Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Powell, TX

O'ryan Oil & Gas

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), O'ryan Oil & Gas ranks #1,991 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 46 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty89% serious
$93,000
OSHA penalties
46
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#1,991
of 99,447 penalized employers

O'ryan Oil & Gas in Powell, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 46 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $93,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on O'ryan Oil & Gas: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections turned up 46 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,991 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 41 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 (1.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Burton Oil Service Operations in Elmendorf, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
89.1%
of violations were serious
#1,991
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 46 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (11.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How O'ryan Oil & Gas compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows O'ryan Oil & Gas runs far above peers (20.5x 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

$93,000 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($93,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $93,000 $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 O'ryan Oil & Gas.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTERLING BREEN CRUSH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14A TEICHERT & SON INC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2EVANS BROTHERS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8JF SHEA CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9ROBERTSON'S READY MI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2BALDWIN CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CLEARLAKE LAVA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8LANGLEY HILL QUARRY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2TROESH RECYCLING INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CEMEX INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10CALAVERAS MATERIALS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CYCLONE DRILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11SIERRA SILICA RESOUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3NORTH VALLEY ROCK LL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3LUNNY GRADING & PAVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2R BROWN & SONS QUARRY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1TRANSLOAD AND LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11UDELHOVEN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CHUCK WOLF SAND & GR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0O'ryan Oil & Gas, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 46
O'ryan Oil & Gas has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 46 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.

O'ryan Oil & Gas in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, O'ryan Oil & Gas sits at penalty rank #7 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($93,000 assessed).

How O'ryan Oil & Gas Compares

O'ryan Oil & Gas's 11.50 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 (20.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-10-22

Last Inspection

2020-02-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $23,250 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

41

Serious

89.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

4.3% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

6.5% 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

$248,437

Current Penalty Amount

$93,000

Penalty Reduction

62.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $155,437 from the initial assessment of $248,437. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How O'ryan Oil & Gas compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric O'ryan Oil & Gas Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.2
Violations 46 3.1
Total Penalty $93,000 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,250 $2,042

Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for O'ryan Oil & Gas, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 O'ryan Oil & Gas safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, O'ryan Oil & Gas's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 46 violations across 4 inspections, including 41 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 O'ryan Oil & Gas have?
O'ryan Oil & Gas has 46 OSHA violations on record, including 41 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $93,000.
How many OSHA inspections has O'ryan Oil & Gas had?
O'ryan Oil & Gas has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-22 and the most recent on 2020-02-07. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for O'ryan Oil & Gas?
O'ryan Oil & Gas has been assessed $93,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $248,437 (a 62.6% reduction).
Does O'ryan Oil & Gas have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. O'ryan Oil & Gas has 41 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 O'ryan Oil & Gas operate in?
O'ryan Oil & Gas operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 211112). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does O'ryan Oil & Gas rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, O'ryan Oil & Gas ranks #1,991 (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 O'ryan Oil & Gas's safety record compare to industry average?
O'ryan Oil & Gas's total OSHA penalty of $93,000 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (20.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Burton Oil Service Operations in Elmendorf, TX 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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