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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pyote, TX

Newpark Drilling Fluids

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Newpark Drilling Fluids has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,338
of 100,495 penalized employers

Newpark Drilling Fluids in Pyote, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Newpark Drilling Fluids 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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, Tanmar Companies, LLC. in Orla, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
38%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Newpark Drilling Fluids compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Newpark Drilling Fluids sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$4,000 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Newpark Drilling Fluids

The federal enforcement record for Newpark Drilling Fluids in Pyote, TX includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $6,696 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,000 - a 40.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,000. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2022-11-30 to 2024-03-27, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-11-30

Last Inspection

2024-03-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,034

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,000 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,034.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,696

Current Penalty Amount

$4,000

Penalty Reduction

40.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,696 from the initial assessment of $6,696. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Newpark Drilling Fluids compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Newpark Drilling Fluids Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 1 3.1
Total Penalty $4,000 $4,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,000 $2,034
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newpark Drilling Fluids safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Newpark Drilling Fluids's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Newpark Drilling Fluids have? ▼
Newpark Drilling Fluids has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Newpark Drilling Fluids had? ▼
Newpark Drilling Fluids has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-11-30 and the most recent on 2024-03-27. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Newpark Drilling Fluids? ▼
Newpark Drilling Fluids has been assessed $4,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,696 (a 40.3% reduction).
What industry does Newpark Drilling Fluids operate in? ▼
Newpark Drilling Fluids operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213112). This industry has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,096 total OSHA inspections and $10.36M in cumulative penalties.
How does Newpark Drilling Fluids's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Newpark Drilling Fluids's total OSHA penalty of $4,000 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tanmar Companies, LLC. in Orla, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $4,000 in current penalties.

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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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