Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Prudhoe Bay, AK

Nabors Alaska Drilling INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nabors Alaska Drilling INC has a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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$0
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Nabors Alaska Drilling INC in Prudhoe Bay, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nabors Alaska Drilling INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. 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, Cyclone Drilling in McGregor, ND is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
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of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Nabors Alaska Drilling INC.

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Nabors Alaska Drilling INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

How Nabors Alaska Drilling INC Compares

Nabors Alaska Drilling INC's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Nabors Alaska Drilling INC to date. The Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average runs $4,539 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-03

Last Inspection

2010-08-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

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Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Nabors Alaska Drilling INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 12 3.1
Total Penalty $0 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,042

Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nabors Alaska Drilling INC, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Nabors Alaska Drilling INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Nabors Alaska Drilling INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Nabors Alaska Drilling INC have?
Nabors Alaska Drilling INC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Nabors Alaska Drilling INC had?
Nabors Alaska Drilling INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-03 and the most recent on 2010-08-05. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nabors Alaska Drilling INC?
Nabors Alaska Drilling INC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,500 (a 100.0% reduction).
What industry does Nabors Alaska Drilling INC operate in?
Nabors Alaska Drilling INC 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.
How does Nabors Alaska Drilling INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Nabors Alaska Drilling INC's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cyclone Drilling in McGregor, ND 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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