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Manufacturing · Arlington, TX

Oil States Industries

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

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$14,084
Back wages owed

Oil States Industries in Arlington, 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: $7,000. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Oil States Industries 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $14,084 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Larue Machine INC. in Chanute, KS is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $21,083 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
54%
of penalized employers rank lower
$14,084
in back wages recovered

How Oil States Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Oil States Industries runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Oil States Industries

The federal enforcement record for Oil States Industries in Arlington, 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 $7,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $7,000 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,500. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $14,084 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-01-20 to 2016-06-03, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-20

Last Inspection

2016-06-03

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$21,084

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$14,084
Employees Affected
3
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$4,695
Avg Back Wages per Case
$14,084

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Oil States Industries owed $14,084 in back wages to 3 employees across 1 case and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Oil States Industries compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Oil States Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 1 7.8
Total Penalty $7,000 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,500 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oil States Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Oil States Industries's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Oil States Industries have? ▼
Oil States Industries has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Oil States Industries had? ▼
Oil States Industries has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-20 and the most recent on 2016-06-03. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Oil States Industries? ▼
Oil States Industries has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $14,084 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Oil States Industries been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Oil States Industries, resulting in $14,084 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Oil States Industries operate in? ▼
Oil States Industries operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333132). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Oil States Industries owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Oil States Industries owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $14,084 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Oil States Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Oil States Industries's total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Larue Machine INC. in Chanute, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,083 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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