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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Midland, TX

Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC ranks #10,010 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty88% serious
$31,150
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,010
of 99,447 penalized employers

Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC in Midland, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,150. 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 Company LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,010 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, WB Supply Company in Jourdanton, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#10,010
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC runs far above peers (6.9x 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

$31,150 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Company LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROAD RUNNER SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLISON MARINE CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LIGHTHOUSE TRADES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VULCAN MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LONE STAR NORTHWEST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BLAISE ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAND MATERIALS & AGG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DMIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NORTHEAST ENERGY MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5L & W FRAMING GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EVANS ENERGY DEVELOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SMALL MINE DEVELOPMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0C & G DRILLING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CR BRIGGS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10J L STOREDAHL & SONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10A. TEICHERT & SON, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROAD MACHINERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0IMPAC EXPLORATION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Patterson-Uti Drilli…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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 Company LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC is the #78 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($31,150).

How Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC Compares

Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC's 4.00 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 far above peers (6.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-09

Last Inspection

2010-06-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $15,575 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

12.5% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$44,500

Current Penalty Amount

$31,150

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,350 from the initial assessment of $44,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 8 3.1
Total Penalty $31,150 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,575 $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 Company LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,150 here).

Hanson Aggregates $31,410 CA Enterprise Products Partners L.P. $31,450 CO Reliance Well Service INC $31,720 AR Delta Petroleum, LLC $30,300 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Road Runner Service & Supply LLC 2 insp. Douglas, WY Allison Marine Contractors 2 insp. Amelia, LA Lighthouse Trades, INC. 2 insp. Stanley, ND Vulcan Materials Company Western Division 2 insp. Fresno, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Greenbrier Minerals - Group 1
Lorado, WV
0 inspections $0
Hanson Aggregates
Sunol, CA
2 inspections $31,410
Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
Rifle, CO
4 inspections $31,450
Lewis Petro Properties INC
Encinal, TX
2 inspections $31,548
WB Supply Company
Jourdanton, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Company LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Company LLC have? ▼
Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC had? ▼
Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-09 and the most recent on 2010-06-10. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC? ▼
Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC has been assessed $31,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $44,500 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC has 7 serious violations, and 1 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 Company LLC operate in? ▼
Patterson-Uti Drilling Company 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 Company 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 Company LLC ranks #10,010 (the top 10% 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 Company LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC's total OSHA penalty of $31,150 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (6.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, WB Supply Company in Jourdanton, 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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