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

Prairie Transportation, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Prairie Transportation, INC. ranks #72,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$2,486
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#72,530
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nomac Drilling, LLC Rig #90 in Foss, OK 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
#72,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 (0.5x 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

$2,486 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Prairie Transportation, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOMPOC STONE & QUARRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NORDIC INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SUPERIOR READY MIX C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HANSON AGGREGATES WE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VAL ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CORONET CONCRETE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1VOLLMER EXCAVATION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SGC MATERIALS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ROCK STRUCTURES CONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NOMAC DRILLING CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2EUREKA RESOURCES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12UTILITY TRAILER SALE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HOLLIDAY ROCK COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HANSON AGGREGATES WE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HANSON AGGREGATES PA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NORTH VALLEY ROCK LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7VULCAN MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SAXON DRILLING LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ENSIGN UNITED STATES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SUTTON ENTERPRISES D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Prairie Transportati…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Prairie Transportation, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Prairie Transportation, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Prairie Transportation, INC. ranks #632 at $2,486 current penalty.

How Prairie Transportation, INC. Compares

Prairie Transportation, INC.'s 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

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

$2,042

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 $2,042.

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 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Prairie Transportation, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 3 3.1
Total Penalty $2,486 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $829 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Prairie Transportation, INC., both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,486 here).

Stallion Oil Field Services, LTD. $2,500 TX Baker Hughes, INC. $2,500 KS FST Sand and Gravel INC $2,510 CA Robertson's Ready Mix LTD $2,530 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Lompoc Stone & Quarry 3 insp. Lompoc, CA Nordic Industries INC 3 insp. Smartville, CA Superior Ready Mix Concrete, L.P. 3 insp. Lakeside, CA Hanson Aggregates West Region 3 insp. Lakeside, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stallion Oil Field Services, LTD.
Midland, TX
2 inspections $2,500
Baker Hughes, INC.
Caldwell, KS
2 inspections $2,500
Turner Lake Chevron
Covington, GA
0 inspections $0
Riley Geological
Slaton, TX
0 inspections $0
Nomac Drilling, LLC Rig #90
Foss, OK
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Prairie Transportation, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Prairie Transportation, INC. against Stallion Oil Field Services, LTD., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 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 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Prairie Transportation, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Prairie Transportation, INC. ranks #72,530 (the lower 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 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 $4,539 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nomac Drilling, LLC Rig #90 in Foss, OK 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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