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Pioneer Natural Resources

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pioneer Natural Resources has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,500
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#40,138
of 100,495 penalized employers

Pioneer Natural Resources in Trinidad, CO has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Pioneer Natural Resources: 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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 runs well above peers (2.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Protech Minerals, LLC in Victorville, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $8,430 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
60%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Pioneer Natural Resources compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pioneer Natural Resources runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$8,500 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Pioneer Natural Resources

The federal enforcement record for Pioneer Natural Resources in Trinidad, CO includes 6 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 0.83 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $16,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,500 - a 48.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,417. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-06-10 to 2011-06-30, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-06-10

Last Inspection

2011-06-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,417

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,034

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,417 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,034.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$16,500

Current Penalty Amount

$8,500

Penalty Reduction

48.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,000 from the initial assessment of $16,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Pioneer Natural Resources compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pioneer Natural Resources Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.2
Violations 5 3.1
Total Penalty $8,500 $4,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,417 $2,034
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pioneer Natural Resources safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pioneer Natural Resources's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 6 inspections, including 5 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 Natural Resources have? ▼
Pioneer Natural Resources has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Pioneer Natural Resources had? ▼
Pioneer Natural Resources has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-10 and the most recent on 2011-06-30. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pioneer Natural Resources? ▼
Pioneer Natural Resources has been assessed $8,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,500 (a 48.5% reduction).
Does Pioneer Natural Resources have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pioneer Natural Resources has 5 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 Natural Resources operate in? ▼
Pioneer Natural Resources operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 211112). This industry has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,096 total OSHA inspections and $10.36M in cumulative penalties.
How does Pioneer Natural Resources's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pioneer Natural Resources's total OSHA penalty of $8,500 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Protech Minerals, LLC in Victorville, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $8,430 in current penalties.

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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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