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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pinedale, WY

Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC ranks #53,432 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty44% serious
$5,350
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,432
of 99,447 penalized employers

Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC in Pinedale, WY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,432 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Forbes Energy Services, LTD. in Pecos, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,355 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#53,432
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$5,350 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUDD PRESSURE CONTRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FOLTZ WELDING, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CUNNINGHAM ENERGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRUE DRILLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1APACHE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HANSEN BROS. ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BAKER HUGHES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ENSIGN UNITED STATES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CYCLONE DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNIT DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STANDARD ENERGY SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1C&J BERRY WELL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPUR ENERGY PARTNERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PETROMAX REFINING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RINGO DRILLING I,L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HIGH COUNTRY SALES &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15C2G ENERGY SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IOS INSPECTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALIFORNIA ROCK CRUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Patterson-Uti Drilli…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC sits at penalty rank #457 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($5,350 assessed).

How Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC Compares

Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC's 4.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-04

Last Inspection

2010-06-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,675 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

22.2% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$8,200

Current Penalty Amount

$5,350

Penalty Reduction

34.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,850 from the initial assessment of $8,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 9 3.1
Total Penalty $5,350 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,675 $2,042
View all 2,294 employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas →

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,350 here).

Forbes Energy Services, LTD. $5,355 TX Valley Vessel Fabricators, INC. $5,355 TX Calportland Company $5,340 CA Granite Construction Company $5,340 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cudd Pressure Control, INC. 2 insp. Elk City, OK Foltz Welding, LTD. 2 insp. Vernon, IL Cunningham Energy LLC 2 insp. Bomont, WV True Drilling LLC 2 insp. Vernal, UT

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sandy Food Mart
Livingston, TX
0 inspections $0
Forbes Energy Services, LTD.
Pecos, TX
2 inspections $5,355
Valley Vessel Fabricators, INC.
Edinburg, TX
2 inspections $5,355
1888 Industrial Services
Ault, CO
0 inspections $0
Calportland Company
Colton, CA
12 inspections $5,340

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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 Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC have? ▼
Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC had? ▼
Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-04 and the most recent on 2010-06-02. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC? ▼
Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC has been assessed $5,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,200 (a 34.8% reduction).
Does Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC has 4 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 Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC operate in? ▼
Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC 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 Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC ranks #53,432 (the lower half 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 Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Patterson-Uti Drilling CO LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,350 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Forbes Energy Services, LTD. in Pecos, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $5,355 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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