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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Medicine Lodge, KS

Maverick Drilling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Maverick Drilling, LLC ranks #56,317 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,844
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,317
of 99,447 penalized employers

Maverick Drilling, LLC in Medicine Lodge, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,844. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Maverick Drilling, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,317 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lane Construction in Charlotte, NC is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#56,317
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Maverick Drilling, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Maverick Drilling, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,844 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Maverick Drilling, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMW LOGISTICS SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EXXONMOBIL PRODUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PERMIAN SERVICES CO.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KENT'S OIL SERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BISON DRILLING AND F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CEMEX, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEER CREEK ROCK COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UDELHOVEN OILFIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROBERTSON'S READY MI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DESTA DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OPRONA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTHFIELD ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITADEL DRILLING (US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PATTERSON UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRINIDAD DRILLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONTINENTAL RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONTINENTAL RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BED ROCK PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MASON WELL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Maverick Drilling, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Maverick Drilling, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Maverick Drilling, LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Maverick Drilling, LLC is the #488 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($4,844).

How Maverick Drilling, LLC Compares

Maverick Drilling, LLC's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-15

Last Inspection

2014-10-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,422

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,422 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,920

Current Penalty Amount

$4,844

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,076 from the initial assessment of $6,920. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Maverick Drilling, LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Maverick Drilling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 5 3.1
Total Penalty $4,844 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,422 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Maverick Drilling, LLC, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,844 here).

Udelhoven $4,845 AK Arthur Orum Well Drilling $4,875 CA Holliday Rock Company INC $4,875 CA Robertson's Ready Mix INC $4,810 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

MW Logistics Services LLC 2 insp. Washington, PA Exxonmobil Production Company 2 insp. Kingsville, TX Permian Services CO., LLC 2 insp. Big Lake, TX Kent's Oil Service, INC 2 insp. Stockton, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Udelhoven
Nikiski, AK
4 inspections $4,845
Frontier Underground, LLC
Brighton, CO
0 inspections $0
Shallenberger Construction
Connellsville, PA
0 inspections $0
Lane Construction
Charlotte, NC
0 inspections $0
Arthur Orum Well Drilling
Tipton, CA
2 inspections $4,875

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maverick Drilling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Maverick Drilling, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Maverick Drilling, LLC have? ▼
Maverick Drilling, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,844.
How many OSHA inspections has Maverick Drilling, LLC had? ▼
Maverick Drilling, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-15 and the most recent on 2014-10-15. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Maverick Drilling, LLC? ▼
Maverick Drilling, LLC has been assessed $4,844 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,920 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Maverick Drilling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Maverick Drilling, LLC has 5 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Maverick Drilling, LLC operate in? ▼
Maverick Drilling, LLC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213111). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Maverick Drilling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Maverick Drilling, LLC ranks #56,317 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Maverick Drilling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Maverick Drilling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,844 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lane Construction in Charlotte, NC is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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