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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Rio Grande City, TX

Pioneer Drilling Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pioneer Drilling Company ranks #27,352 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$13,210
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,352
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pioneer Drilling Company in Rio Grande City, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,210. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pioneer Drilling Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,352 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Weaver Directional Boring Inc. in Andalusia, AL is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#27,352
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pioneer Drilling Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pioneer Drilling Company runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$13,210 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pioneer Drilling Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWARRIOR ENERGY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALLIANCE ENERGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MCCONNELL AND SCULLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14POST & MASTIN WELL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNION DRILLING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALASKA FRONTIER CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SYAR INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FREEMAN ROCK INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DAN COPP CRUSHING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOLLIDAY TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THYSSEN PETROLEUM US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ZAVANNA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CIMAREX ENERGY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEVON ENERGY PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRUE ORGANIC PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LARIAT SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RAWHIDE WELL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAL MAT CO DBA VULCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Pioneer Drilling Com…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Pioneer Drilling Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Pioneer Drilling Company in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Pioneer Drilling Company is the #230 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($13,210).

How Pioneer Drilling Company Compares

Pioneer Drilling Company's 5.50 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-22

Last Inspection

2012-03-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,605

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $6,605 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$22,018

Current Penalty Amount

$13,210

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,808 from the initial assessment of $22,018. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Pioneer Drilling Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 11 3.1
Total Penalty $13,210 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,605 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pioneer Drilling Company, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,210 here).

Excalibur Well Services Corporation $13,200 CA Doyon Drilling INC $13,232 AK Petta Enterprises, LLC $13,350 OH Refractory Resources International LLC $13,396 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Warrior Energy Services Corporation 2 insp. Broussard, LA Alliance Energy LLC 2 insp. Artesia, NM McConnell and Scully INC 2 insp. Riverdale, MI Post & Mastin Well Service, INC. 2 insp. Garden City, KS

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Excalibur Well Services Corporation
Lost Hills, CA
2 inspections $13,200
Doyon Drilling INC
Prudhoe Bay, AK
6 inspections $13,232
Weaver Directional Boring Inc.
Andalusia, AL
0 inspections $0
Red Diamond Energy Services, INC.
Stanton, TX
2 inspections $13,308
Petta Enterprises, LLC
Cambridge, OH
3 inspections $13,350

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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 Pioneer Drilling Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pioneer Drilling Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Pioneer Drilling Company have? ▼
Pioneer Drilling Company has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,210.
How many OSHA inspections has Pioneer Drilling Company had? ▼
Pioneer Drilling Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-22 and the most recent on 2012-03-22. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pioneer Drilling Company? ▼
Pioneer Drilling Company has been assessed $13,210 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,018 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Pioneer Drilling Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pioneer Drilling Company has 11 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 Pioneer Drilling Company operate in? ▼
Pioneer Drilling Company 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 Pioneer Drilling Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pioneer Drilling Company ranks #27,352 (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 Pioneer Drilling Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pioneer Drilling Company's total OSHA penalty of $13,210 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Weaver Directional Boring Inc. in Andalusia, AL 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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