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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Peoria, AZ

R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. ranks #68,913 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty7% serious
$2,938
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,913
of 99,447 penalized employers

R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. in Peoria, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,938. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,913 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, WW Drilling LLC in Russell Springs, KS is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,933 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
6.7%
of violations were serious
#68,913
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, 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

$2,938 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLIBERTY OILFIELD SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ANADARKO PETROLEUM C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SENDERO DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIBERTEX LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DYWIDAG SYSTEMS INTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEGACY SAFETY & CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LONE STAR WELL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BADLANDS POWER FUELS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALPHA MATERIALS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LEMON COVE GRANITE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CALGON CARBON CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MURFIN DRILLING CO. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENSIGN US SOUTHERN D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WESTERN WELL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FOSSIL DRILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUPERIOR READY MIX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIT DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HESS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ABRAXAS PETROLEUM CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0R. Directional Drill…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. ranks #605 at $2,938 current penalty.

How R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. Compares

R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC.'s 7.50 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-11-27

Last Inspection

2017-11-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,469

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $1,469 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

6.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

93.3% 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

$3,250

Current Penalty Amount

$2,938

Penalty Reduction

9.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $312 from the initial assessment of $3,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 15 3.1
Total Penalty $2,938 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,469 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC., both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,938 here).

Chili Bar LLC $2,940 CA WW Drilling LLC $2,933 KS North County Sand and Gravel, INC. $2,945 CA Complete Services $2,959 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Liberty Oilfield Services INC. 2 insp. Henderson, CO Anadarko Petroleum Corporation 2 insp. Mead, CO Sendero Drilling 2 insp. Midland, TX Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. Rig 299 2 insp. Nixon, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chili Bar LLC
Placerville, CA
11 inspections $2,940
WW Drilling LLC
Russell Springs, KS
2 inspections $2,933
North County Sand and Gravel, INC.
Norco, CA
2 inspections $2,945
Mud Makers Ready Mix
Scurry, TX
0 inspections $0
A's Oil & Gas Lease Service LLC
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 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 R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. have? ▼
R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,938.
How many OSHA inspections has R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. had? ▼
R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-27 and the most recent on 2017-11-27. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC.? ▼
R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. has been assessed $2,938 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,250 (a 9.6% reduction).
Does R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, 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 R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. operate in? ▼
R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. 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 R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC. ranks #68,913 (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 R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,938 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, WW Drilling LLC in Russell Springs, KS is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $2,933 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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