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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Bakersfield, CA

Oil Well Service Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oil Well Service Company ranks #4,894 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty46% serious
$51,640
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,894
of 99,447 penalized employers

Oil Well Service Company in Bakersfield, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $51,640. 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 Well Service Company 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,894 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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 runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pilot Thomas Logistics LLC in Louisville, OH is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
46.2%
of violations were serious
#4,894
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Oil Well Service Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Oil Well Service Company runs far above peers (11.4x 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

$51,640 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Oil Well Service Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAGNA ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18ANADARKO PETROLEUM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FRONTIER DRILLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COTERRA ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MCCONNELL AND SCULLY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HALLIBURTON ENERGY S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WILLIAMS PRODUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CHOSEN CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HAROLD MACQUINN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BOND CRUSHED CONCRETE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RTO SALES AND LEASIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN BENTONITE I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PETTA ENTERPRISES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12EXTRACTION OIL & GAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ANADARKO PETROLEUM C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PDC ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MT CARMEL COGEN, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LATSHAW DRILLING COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AKITA DRILLING USA C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TANMAR COMPANIES, L.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Oil Well Service Com…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
Oil Well Service Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Oil Well Service Company in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Oil Well Service Company sits at penalty rank #33 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($51,640 assessed).

How Oil Well Service Company Compares

Oil Well Service Company's 4.33 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 far above peers (11.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-05-06

Last Inspection

2019-10-25

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,213

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $17,213 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

46.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

53.8% 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

$98,725

Current Penalty Amount

$51,640

Penalty Reduction

47.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,085 from the initial assessment of $98,725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Oil Well Service Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 13 3.1
Total Penalty $51,640 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,213 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Oil Well Service Company, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($51,640 here).

Mills Well Service, INC. $51,625 OK Mason Well Service $48,300 TX Hilcorp Alaska, LLC $55,419 AK W.S. Red Hancock INC. $55,781 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Magna Energy Services, LLC 3 insp. LA Salle, CO Anadarko Petroleum 3 insp. Platteville, CO Frontier Drilling LLC 3 insp. Clarksburg, WV Coterra Energy, INC. 3 insp. Kent, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mills Well Service, INC.
Oklahoma City, OK
2 inspections $51,625
Rigid Oilfield Services, LLC
Hydro, OK
0 inspections $0
MP Mine Operations LLC
Mountain Pass, CA
8 inspections $51,240
Patriks Water Hauling USA, Ltd.
Troy, PA
0 inspections $0
Pilot Thomas Logistics LLC
Louisville, OH
0 inspections $0

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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 Oil Well Service Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Oil Well Service Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 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 Oil Well Service Company have? ▼
Oil Well Service Company has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $51,640.
How many OSHA inspections has Oil Well Service Company had? ▼
Oil Well Service Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-06 and the most recent on 2019-10-25. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Oil Well Service Company? ▼
Oil Well Service Company has been assessed $51,640 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $98,725 (a 47.7% reduction).
Does Oil Well Service Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Oil Well Service Company 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 Oil Well Service Company operate in? ▼
Oil Well Service Company 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 Oil Well Service Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Oil Well Service Company ranks #4,894 (the top 5% 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 Oil Well Service Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Oil Well Service Company's total OSHA penalty of $51,640 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (11.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pilot Thomas Logistics LLC in Louisville, OH 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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