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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Magna, UT

Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper in Magna, UT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Noble Drilling Services, INC. in Brownsville, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$10,000 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEEP WELL ENERGY SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNIT DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELITE ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PABCO BUILDING PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BALDWIN CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAY-BEE OIL & GAS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FORBES ENERGY SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALLSTREAM SERVICES A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEBCO SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GRANITE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DNS AGGREGATES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NUNS CANYON QUARRY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUNCOR ENERGY (U.S.A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0A TEICHERT & SON INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HANSON AGGREGATES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PAUL GRAHAM DRILLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CSI SANDS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCHLUMBERGER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NOMAC DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Rio Tinto Kennecott …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper ranks #288 at $10,000 current penalty.

How Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper Compares

Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper's 2.00 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 (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-10-10

Last Inspection

2019-04-17

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,000 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$10,000

Current Penalty Amount

$10,000

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 Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 4 3.1
Total Penalty $10,000 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,000 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,000 here).

Noble Drilling Services, INC. $10,000 TX White River Safety, INC. $10,000 CO Innovex Downhole Solutions $10,049 TX Southwind Drilling, INC $9,890 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Deep Well Energy Services, LLC 2 insp. Midland, TX Unit Drilling Company 2 insp. Coyanosa, TX Elite Energy Services, LLC 2 insp. Houma, LA Pabco Building Products LLC DBA Gladding McBean 2 insp. Lincoln, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Noble Drilling Services, INC.
Brownsville, TX
2 inspections $10,000
White River Safety, INC.
Rangely, CO
2 inspections $10,000
Innovex Downhole Solutions
Mineral Wells, TX
3 inspections $10,049
Advanced Waste Services of PA
New Castle, PA
0 inspections $0
Houston Edsel
Canton, OK
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper have? ▼
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper had? ▼
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-10 and the most recent on 2019-04-17. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper? ▼
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper has been assessed $10,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper has 4 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 Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper operate in? ▼
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212111). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper ranks #35,184 (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 Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper's total OSHA penalty of $10,000 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Noble Drilling Services, INC. in Brownsville, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $10,000 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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