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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Alice, TX

MO-Vac Service Company INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MO-Vac Service Company INC. ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

MO-Vac Service Company INC. in Alice, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected MO-Vac Service Company INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Extraction Oil & Gas LLC in Windsor, CO is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How MO-Vac Service Company INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows MO-Vac Service Company INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 MO-Vac Service Company INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPARTAN MATERIALS, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MINING CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JONES WATER TRUCKS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GRAHAM EQUIPMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDWEST MINE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NABORS COMPLETION & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CACTUS DRILLING RIG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CYCLONE SUPPLY COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CANYON ROCK CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAXTER DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITING PETROLEUM CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SAVANNA DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RELIANCE WELL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VAL ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CABOT OIL & GAS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALPHA DYNO NOBEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DRILCO INSPECTION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAT CREEK CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GRANITE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMPIRE ROCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MO-Vac Service Compa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
MO-Vac Service Company INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

MO-Vac Service Company INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, MO-Vac Service Company INC. ranks #373 at $7,000 current penalty.

How MO-Vac Service Company INC. Compares

MO-Vac Service Company INC.'s 3.00 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-08

Last Inspection

2011-12-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,500 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$11,250

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

37.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,250 from the initial assessment of $11,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How MO-Vac Service Company INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric MO-Vac Service Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $7,000 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,500 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for MO-Vac Service Company INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,000 here).

Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation $7,000 PA Global Pumice, LLC $7,000 CA Extraction Oil & Gas LLC $7,000 CO Patterson-Uti Drilling Company INC. $7,000 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Spartan Materials, LLC. 2 insp. Albany, NY Mining Construction INC 2 insp. Sutter Creek, CA Jones Water Trucks, INC. 2 insp. Apple Valley, CA Graham Equipment 2 insp. Victorville, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
Montrose, PA
2 inspections $7,000
Unit Drilling Company
Coyanosa, TX
2 inspections $7,000
Global Pumice, LLC
Olancha, CA
13 inspections $7,000
Extraction Oil & Gas LLC
Windsor, CO
3 inspections $7,000
Apache Corporation
Crane, TX
2 inspections $7,000

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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 MO-Vac Service Company INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, MO-Vac Service Company INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 MO-Vac Service Company INC. have? ▼
MO-Vac Service Company INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has MO-Vac Service Company INC. had? ▼
MO-Vac Service Company INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-08 and the most recent on 2011-12-01. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for MO-Vac Service Company INC.? ▼
MO-Vac Service Company INC. has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,250 (a 37.8% reduction).
Does MO-Vac Service Company INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. MO-Vac Service Company INC. has 6 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 MO-Vac Service Company INC. operate in? ▼
MO-Vac Service Company INC. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213112). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does MO-Vac Service Company INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, MO-Vac Service Company INC. ranks #45,870 (the upper 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 MO-Vac Service Company INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
MO-Vac Service Company INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Extraction Oil & Gas LLC in Windsor, CO is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $7,000 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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