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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Garden City, TX

Pioneer Energy Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pioneer Energy Services ranks #9,602 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$32,140
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,602
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pioneer Energy Services in Garden City, 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: $32,140. 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 Energy Services 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 #9,602 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Titan Corrosion Services, Inc. in Tomball, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#9,602
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 Pioneer Energy Services compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pioneer Energy Services runs far above peers (7.1x 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

$32,140 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 Pioneer Energy Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSULLIVAN DRILLING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHEAST ENERGY MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LUCKY SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALL AMERICAN OILFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN ROCK PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVID CRYE GENERAL E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAURIO WILSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BORAL ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRO WATER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RED DESERT RECLAMATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27WW DRILLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRIGGS MECHANICAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HANSON AGGREGATES PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1APACHE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WEATHERFORD INTERNAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ASRC ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VAL ROCK INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KP KAUFFMAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HALLIBURTON ENERGY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SENECA RESOURCES COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Pioneer Energy Servi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Pioneer Energy Services 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.

Pioneer Energy Services in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pioneer Energy Services ranks #72 at $32,140 current penalty.

How Pioneer Energy Services Compares

Pioneer Energy Services'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 (7.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-13

Last Inspection

2013-02-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,070

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $16,070 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

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

$48,900

Current Penalty Amount

$32,140

Penalty Reduction

34.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,760 from the initial assessment of $48,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Pioneer Energy Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 8 3.1
Total Penalty $32,140 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,070 $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 Energy Services, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,140 here).

Searles Valley Minerals $32,300 CA Complete Energy Services, INC. $32,404 CO Reliance Well Service INC $31,720 AR C & G Drilling Company, INC. $32,777 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sullivan Drilling, INC. 2 insp. Arbuckle, CA Northeast Energy Management, INC 2 insp. New Milford, PA Lucky Services, INC. 2 insp. Artesia, NM All American Oilfield, LLC 2 insp. Nikiski, AK

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Titan Corrosion Services, Inc.
Tomball, TX
0 inspections $0
Noram Drilling Company
Pecos, TX
7 inspections $32,098
Searles Valley Minerals
Trona, CA
7 inspections $32,300
Key Energy Services, LLC
Odessa, TX
0 inspections $0
Complete Energy Services, INC.
Briggsdale, CO
2 inspections $32,404

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What to do with this record

Use Pioneer Energy Services'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 Pioneer Energy Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pioneer Energy Services's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Energy Services have? ▼
Pioneer Energy Services has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,140.
How many OSHA inspections has Pioneer Energy Services had? ▼
Pioneer Energy Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-13 and the most recent on 2013-02-13. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pioneer Energy Services? ▼
Pioneer Energy Services has been assessed $32,140 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $48,900 (a 34.3% reduction).
Does Pioneer Energy Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pioneer Energy Services has 8 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 Energy Services operate in? ▼
Pioneer Energy Services 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 Energy Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pioneer Energy Services ranks #9,602 (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 Pioneer Energy Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pioneer Energy Services's total OSHA penalty of $32,140 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (7.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Titan Corrosion Services, Inc. in Tomball, 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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