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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Creston, WY

Red Desert Reclamation LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Red Desert Reclamation LLC ranks #46,381 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty89% serious
$6,842
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,381
of 99,447 penalized employers

Red Desert Reclamation LLC in Creston, WY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,842. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Red Desert Reclamation LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,381 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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, Greenbrier Minerals Group 4b in Rupert, WV is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#46,381
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Red Desert Reclamation LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Red Desert Reclamation 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

$6,842 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 Red Desert Reclamation LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKC MIDSTREAM SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18MALLARD JV, INC. DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAXON DRILLING LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOLLIDAY ROCK CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRIANGLE ROCK PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SECTION 37 LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LUNDERBY TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GPS RIVER ROCK PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RINGO DRILLING I, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PIONEER ENERGY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VICTORY DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BCJ SAND & ROCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEAK WELL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BANGOR ROCK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOTAL DIRECTIONAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MURFIN DRILLING CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DYNAENERGETICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6365 CERTIFIED LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VALLEY VESSEL FABRIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Red Desert Reclamati…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
Red Desert Reclamation LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Red Desert Reclamation LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Red Desert Reclamation LLC sits at penalty rank #390 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($6,842 assessed).

How Red Desert Reclamation LLC Compares

Red Desert Reclamation LLC's 13.50 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

2011-11-29

Last Inspection

2012-02-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,421

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $3,421 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$12,169

Current Penalty Amount

$6,842

Penalty Reduction

43.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,327 from the initial assessment of $12,169. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Red Desert Reclamation LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 27 3.1
Total Penalty $6,842 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,421 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Red Desert Reclamation LLC, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,842 here).

Runts Trucking INC. $6,825 CA Ensign US Drilling (SW) INC. $6,800 TX Lehigh Southwest Cement Company $6,895 CA Eog Resources, INC. $6,900 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

KC Midstream Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Endeavor, PA Mallard JV, INC. DBA Mallard Drilling 2 insp. Jetmore, KS Saxon Drilling LP 2 insp. Deerfield, KS Holliday Rock CO., INC. 2 insp. Upland, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Runts Trucking INC.
Escondido, CA
5 inspections $6,825
Greenbrier Minerals Group 4b
Rupert, WV
0 inspections $0
Ensign US Drilling (SW) INC.
Pecos, TX
2 inspections $6,800
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company
Tehachapi, CA
6 inspections $6,895
Eog Resources, INC.
Penfield, PA
4 inspections $6,900

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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 Red Desert Reclamation LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Red Desert Reclamation LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 24 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 Red Desert Reclamation LLC have? ▼
Red Desert Reclamation LLC has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,842.
How many OSHA inspections has Red Desert Reclamation LLC had? ▼
Red Desert Reclamation LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-29 and the most recent on 2012-02-14. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Red Desert Reclamation LLC? ▼
Red Desert Reclamation LLC has been assessed $6,842 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,169 (a 43.8% reduction).
Does Red Desert Reclamation LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Red Desert Reclamation LLC has 24 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 Red Desert Reclamation LLC operate in? ▼
Red Desert Reclamation 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 Red Desert Reclamation LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Red Desert Reclamation LLC ranks #46,381 (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 Red Desert Reclamation LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Red Desert Reclamation LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,842 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, Greenbrier Minerals Group 4b in Rupert, WV 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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