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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Plains, TX

Ricks Well Service LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ricks Well Service LLC ranks #29,719 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$12,094
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,719
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ricks Well Service LLC in Plains, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,094. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ricks Well Service LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,719 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Frontier Drilling LLC in Clarksburg, WV is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,010 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#29,719
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ricks Well Service LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ricks Well Service LLC runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$12,094 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ricks Well Service LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTH COUNTY SAND AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERCER FRASER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GEO DRILLING FLUIDS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEWBOURNE OIL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OXY USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BOSQUE DISPOSAL SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CAPSTAR DRILLING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JRH CONTRACTING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHEFFLER NORTHWEST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LADD READY MIXED CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALPORTLAND COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STANDARD INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BASIC ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SELECT ENERGY SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRECISION PLUGGING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AGGRECON LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TIGERSUL PRODUCTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TOTEM WELL SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BASIC ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Ricks Well Service LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Ricks Well Service LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Ricks Well Service LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ricks Well Service LLC ranks #248 at $12,094 current penalty.

How Ricks Well Service LLC Compares

Ricks Well Service LLC's 3.00 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-06-22

Last Inspection

2018-08-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,047

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,047 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$34,273

Current Penalty Amount

$12,094

Penalty Reduction

64.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,179 from the initial assessment of $34,273. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Ricks Well Service LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $12,094 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,047 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,094 here).

Frontier Drilling LLC $12,010 WV Nugent Steel and Supply Company, INC. $12,184 LA Cme Services $12,320 CA Chandler Aggregates INC $11,865 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

North County Sand and Gravel, INC. 2 insp. Norco, CA Mercer Fraser Company 2 insp. Willow Creek, CA Geo Drilling Fluids INC DBA Industrial Minerals CO 2 insp. Sacramento, CA Mewbourne Oil Company 2 insp. Loco Hills, NM

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lineal Industries, Inc.
White Marsh, MD
0 inspections $0
Big Rock Construction and Environmental
Coeur d Alene, ID
0 inspections $0
Frontier Drilling LLC
Clarksburg, WV
3 inspections $12,010
Nugent Steel and Supply Company, INC.
Port Allen, LA
2 inspections $12,184
Big Star
San Angelo, 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 Ricks Well Service LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ricks Well Service LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Ricks Well Service LLC have? ▼
Ricks Well Service LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,094.
How many OSHA inspections has Ricks Well Service LLC had? ▼
Ricks Well Service LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-22 and the most recent on 2018-08-13. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ricks Well Service LLC? ▼
Ricks Well Service LLC has been assessed $12,094 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,273 (a 64.7% reduction).
Does Ricks Well Service LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ricks Well Service LLC has 3 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 Ricks Well Service LLC operate in? ▼
Ricks Well Service 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 Ricks Well Service LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ricks Well Service LLC ranks #29,719 (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 Ricks Well Service LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ricks Well Service LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,094 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frontier Drilling LLC in Clarksburg, WV is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $12,010 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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