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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · New Town, ND

Prairie Transportation, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Prairie Transportation, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$2,486
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,320
of 100,495 penalized employers

Prairie Transportation, INC. in New Town, ND has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,486. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Prairie Transportation, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Riley Geological in Slaton, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
27%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Prairie Transportation, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Prairie Transportation, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$2,486 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $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 Prairie Transportation, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Prairie Transportation, INC. in New Town, ND includes 3 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (33.3%) 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 $2,486 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,486 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $829. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2021-10-20 to 2024-07-11, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-10-20

Last Inspection

2024-07-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$829

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,034

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $829 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,034.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$2,486

Current Penalty Amount

$2,486

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Prairie Transportation, INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Prairie Transportation, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 3 3.1
Total Penalty $2,486 $4,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $829 $2,034
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prairie Transportation, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Prairie Transportation, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Prairie Transportation, INC. have? ▼
Prairie Transportation, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,486.
How many OSHA inspections has Prairie Transportation, INC. had? ▼
Prairie Transportation, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-10-20 and the most recent on 2024-07-11. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Prairie Transportation, INC.? ▼
Prairie Transportation, INC. has been assessed $2,486 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Prairie Transportation, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Prairie Transportation, INC. has 1 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 Prairie Transportation, INC. operate in? ▼
Prairie Transportation, INC. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213112). This industry has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,096 total OSHA inspections and $10.36M in cumulative penalties.
How does Prairie Transportation, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Prairie Transportation, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,486 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Riley Geological in Slaton, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 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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