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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Hobson, TX

Polk Operating, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Polk Operating, LLC ranks #47,304 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty44% serious
$6,620
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,304
of 99,447 penalized employers

Polk Operating, LLC in Hobson, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,620. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Polk Operating, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,304 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. Rig 299 in Nixon, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,600 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#47,304
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Polk Operating, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Polk Operating, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$6,620 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Polk Operating, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMOST WANTED WELL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAKER HUGHES OILFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORBERG CRUSHING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STERLING DRILLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KISSNER GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITGO PETROLEUM CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PETROMARK DRILLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CALMAT CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HANSON AGGREGATES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3P.W. GILLIBRAND CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CRESCENT SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PATTERSON UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FLUIDS MANAGEMENT II…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0M & R TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27STEVENS CREEK QUARRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KMI ZEOLITE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4APACHE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHWARZGRUBER & SONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0W.S. RED HANCOCK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Polk Operating, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Polk Operating, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Polk Operating, LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Polk Operating, LLC sits at penalty rank #404 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($6,620 assessed).

How Polk Operating, LLC Compares

Polk Operating, LLC's 4.50 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-03

Last Inspection

2016-06-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,310

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $3,310 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$26,930

Current Penalty Amount

$6,620

Penalty Reduction

75.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,310 from the initial assessment of $26,930. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Polk Operating, LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Polk Operating, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 9 3.1
Total Penalty $6,620 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,310 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Polk Operating, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,620 here).

Geo Drilling Fluids, INC. $6,625 CA Chugach Alaska Services LLC $6,630 AK Fossil Drilling, INC. $6,650 KS Fossil Drilling, INC. $6,650 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Most Wanted Well Service, LLC 2 insp. Watford City, ND Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, INC. 2 insp. Clinton, OK Conocophillips Company 2 insp. Watford City, ND Norberg Crushing, INC. 2 insp. Lakeside, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Geo Drilling Fluids, INC.
Sacramento, CA
5 inspections $6,625
Yellowcat Fishing & Rental, LLC
Odessa, TX
2 inspections $6,630
Chugach Alaska Services LLC
Valdez, AK
2 inspections $6,630
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. Rig 299
Nixon, TX
2 inspections $6,600
Fossil Drilling, INC.
Winfield, KS
2 inspections $6,650

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What to do with this record

Use Polk Operating, LLC'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 Polk Operating, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Polk Operating, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Polk Operating, LLC have? ▼
Polk Operating, LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,620.
How many OSHA inspections has Polk Operating, LLC had? ▼
Polk Operating, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-03 and the most recent on 2016-06-01. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Polk Operating, LLC? ▼
Polk Operating, LLC has been assessed $6,620 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,930 (a 75.4% reduction).
Does Polk Operating, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Polk Operating, LLC has 4 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 Polk Operating, LLC operate in? ▼
Polk Operating, LLC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213112). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Polk Operating, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Polk Operating, LLC ranks #47,304 (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 Polk Operating, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Polk Operating, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,620 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. Rig 299 in Nixon, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $6,600 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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