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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pecos, TX

Noram Drilling Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Noram Drilling Company has a average safety record: 10 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty0% serious
$32,098
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#9,586
of 100,495 penalized employers

Noram Drilling Company in Pecos, TX has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,098. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Noram Drilling Company 7 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Searles Valley Minerals in Trona, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $32,300 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
90%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Noram Drilling Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Noram Drilling Company runs far above peers (7.3x 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

$32,098 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Noram Drilling Company

The federal enforcement record for Noram Drilling Company in Pecos, TX includes 7 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 1.43 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 $57,541 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $32,098 - a 44.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,585. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer, this record runs far above peers (7.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-03-18 to 2023-04-04, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2014-03-18

Last Inspection

2023-04-04

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,585

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,034

What this shows 7 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $4,585 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

10

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

$57,541

Current Penalty Amount

$32,098

Penalty Reduction

44.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,443 from the initial assessment of $57,541. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Noram Drilling Company Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.2
Violations 10 3.1
Total Penalty $32,098 $4,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,585 $2,034
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noram Drilling Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Noram Drilling Company's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 10 violations across 7 inspections. 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 Noram Drilling Company have? ▼
Noram Drilling Company has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,098.
How many OSHA inspections has Noram Drilling Company had? ▼
Noram Drilling Company has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-18 and the most recent on 2023-04-04. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Noram Drilling Company? ▼
Noram Drilling Company has been assessed $32,098 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $57,541 (a 44.2% reduction).
What industry does Noram Drilling Company operate in? ▼
Noram Drilling Company operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213111). This industry has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,096 total OSHA inspections and $10.36M in cumulative penalties.
How does Noram Drilling Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Noram Drilling Company's total OSHA penalty of $32,098 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer (7.3x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Searles Valley Minerals in Trona, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $32,300 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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