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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Johnstown, CO

PDC Energy INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), PDC Energy INC ranks #36,316 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$9,589
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,316
of 99,447 penalized employers

PDC Energy INC in Johnstown, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,589. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected PDC Energy INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,316 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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, Wigboldy Materials, INC. in Alsip, IL is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,572 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#36,316
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How PDC Energy INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows PDC Energy INC runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$9,589 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 PDC Energy INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLATSHAW DRILLING AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PALMER TANK & CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNIT CORPORATION RIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAYHEW AGGREGATES & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WM. J. CLARK TRUCKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUARTZVIEW INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LUCK STONE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VORTECH CONTRACTING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AGHORN OPERATING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HVI CAT CANYON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DATALOG GEOLOGICAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STELLAR OILFIELD REN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EXTREME HEAT HOT WEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORCAL RECYCLED ROCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JAXON ENTERPRISES DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LEIKER WELL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARCHER DIRECTIONAL D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MURFIN DRILLING CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EXCALIBUR WELL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PDC Energy INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
PDC Energy INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

PDC Energy INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: PDC Energy INC is the #296 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($9,589).

How PDC Energy INC Compares

PDC Energy INC's 2.00 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 (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-14

Last Inspection

2016-08-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,795

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,795 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$14,034

Current Penalty Amount

$9,589

Penalty Reduction

31.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,445 from the initial assessment of $14,034. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How PDC Energy INC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric PDC Energy INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 4 3.1
Total Penalty $9,589 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,795 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for PDC Energy INC, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,589 here).

Asrc Energy Services $9,601 AK Wigboldy Materials, INC. $9,572 IL Precision Additives INC $9,638 TX Eastham Drilling INC. $9,720 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Latshaw Drilling and Exploration, LLC 2 insp. Pecos, TX Palmer Tank & Construction, INC. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Unit Corporation Rig 302 2 insp. Leedey, OK Mayhew Aggregates & Mine Reclamation 2 insp. Corona, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Asrc Energy Services
Prudhoe Bay, AK
15 inspections $9,601
Wigboldy Materials, INC.
Alsip, IL
3 inspections $9,572
Stigler Stone
Stigler, OK
0 inspections $0
Oil Services, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0
Precision Additives INC
Odessa, TX
2 inspections $9,638

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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 PDC Energy INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, PDC Energy INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 PDC Energy INC have? ▼
PDC Energy INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,589.
How many OSHA inspections has PDC Energy INC had? ▼
PDC Energy INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-14 and the most recent on 2016-08-22. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for PDC Energy INC? ▼
PDC Energy INC has been assessed $9,589 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,034 (a 31.7% reduction).
Does PDC Energy INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. PDC Energy INC 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 PDC Energy INC operate in? ▼
PDC Energy INC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 211111). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does PDC Energy INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, PDC Energy INC ranks #36,316 (the upper 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 PDC Energy INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
PDC Energy INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,589 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wigboldy Materials, INC. in Alsip, IL is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $9,572 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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