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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · West Union, WV

Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC in West Union, WV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. 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 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Foltz Welding, LTD. in Vernon, IL is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Company LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMASON WELL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SANDBOX TRANSPORTATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VALLEY OIL FIELD SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27TALCO MIDSTREAM ASSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIBERTY PUMP AND SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ZIMMERMAN EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMTECH INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DESILVA GATES AGGREG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SYNDEX READY MIX LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AVENAL AGGREGATE & A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OROSI ROCK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUMBOLDT REDWOOD COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NABORS DRILLING USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0O-TEX PUMPING, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROSETTA RESOURCES OP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0110 SAND COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EXXONMOBIL OIL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SCHLUMBERGER OILFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FST SAND & GRAVEL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Patterson-Uti Drilli…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 #562 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($3,500).

How Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC Compares

Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC's 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-02

Last Inspection

2010-06-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,750 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$5,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $5,000. 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 2 3.1
Total Penalty $3,500 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,750 $2,042
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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 WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,500 here).

Foltz Welding, LTD. $3,500 IL Stallion Oil Field Services, LTD. $3,500 TX Cactus Drilling Company, LLC $3,500 TX Drilling & Blasting Systems, INC. $3,500 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mason Well Service 2 insp. Midkiff, TX Sandbox Transportation, LLC 2 insp. Orla, TX Valley Oil Field Service, INC. 2 insp. Bradford, PA Talco Midstream Assets LTD, DBA TGGT Holdings LLC 2 insp. Shreveport, LA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Foltz Welding, LTD.
Vernon, IL
2 inspections $3,500
Stallion Oil Field Services, LTD.
Pecos, TX
2 inspections $3,500
Cactus Drilling Company, LLC
Kent, TX
2 inspections $3,500
Drilling & Blasting Systems, INC.
Conyers, GA
3 inspections $3,500
Well Service Logistics, LLC
Fairmont, WV
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 Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is below 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 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
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 2010-06-02 and the most recent on 2010-06-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC? ▼
Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC has 1 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 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 #64,975 (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 Company LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,500 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Foltz Welding, LTD. in Vernon, IL is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $3,500 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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