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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Flatonia, TX

Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 ranks #22,516 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty30% serious
$16,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,516
of 99,447 penalized employers

Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 in Flatonia, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,516 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Signal Hill Petroleum in Signal Hill, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,950 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#22,516
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$16,000 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENERGY TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAXON ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KEY ENERGY SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BLUE MOUNTAIN MINERALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEST SAND & GRAVEL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LE GRAND ASPHALT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RIVERSIDE MILLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MID CONTINENT WELL L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CYCLONE DRILLING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20XTO ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WESTERN STATES WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEATHERFORD DRILLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HALLIBURTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAGNA ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ARMAC RESOURCES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALMAT CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WASHITA VALLEY ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COMPETENTIA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PDC ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NOMAC DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Orion Drilling Compa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 is the #181 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($16,000).

How Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 Compares

Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2's 5.00 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 well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-28

Last Inspection

2014-02-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $8,000 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$20,900

Current Penalty Amount

$16,000

Penalty Reduction

23.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,900 from the initial assessment of $20,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 10 3.1
Total Penalty $16,000 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,000 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,000 here).

Packway Materials, INC. $15,985 CA Signal Hill Petroleum $15,950 CA True Organic Products, INC $16,100 CA Sullivan Drilling, INC. $15,800 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Energy Transportation, LLC 2 insp. Washington, PA Saxon Energy Services 2 insp. Troy, PA Key Energy Services, LLC 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Blue Mountain Minerals 2 insp. Columbia, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Packway Materials, INC.
Cassel, CA
5 inspections $15,985
Bohan Express / Hale Trucking
Vici, OK
0 inspections $0
Signal Hill Petroleum
Signal Hill, CA
2 inspections $15,950
Bostick Services
Crescent, OK
0 inspections $0
Precision Drilling Company, LP
Pecos, TX
2 inspections $15,942

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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 Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 have? ▼
Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 had? ▼
Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-28 and the most recent on 2014-02-28. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2? ▼
Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 has been assessed $16,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,900 (a 23.4% reduction).
Does Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 has 3 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 Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 operate in? ▼
Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 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.
Where does Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2 ranks #22,516 (the top quarter 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 Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Orion Drilling Company, LLC Rig #2's total OSHA penalty of $16,000 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Signal Hill Petroleum in Signal Hill, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $15,950 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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