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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Mills, WY

Rocky Mountain Rod INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rocky Mountain Rod INC ranks #37,542 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty20% serious
$9,194
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#37,542
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rocky Mountain Rod INC in Mills, WY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,194. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rocky Mountain Rod INC 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,542 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 (1.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Circle 9 Resources/Bison Oilfield Services in Yukon, OK is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#37,542
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 4 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 Rocky Mountain Rod INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Rocky Mountain Rod INC runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$9,194 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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 Rocky Mountain Rod INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRANSLOAD AND LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11UDELHOVEN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CHUCK WOLF SAND & GR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0TRIANGLE ROCK PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RIDGEROCK QUARRY INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1GRANITE ROCK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5GPS RIVER ROCK PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1SHAWN BARKER CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1BALDWIN CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8HANSON AGGREGATES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6GAIL MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1BROWN SAND INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20HARRIS TRANSFER INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2BEST ROCK PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3SUPERIOR READY MIX C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5MCC DEVELOPMENT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2BUFFALO GYPSUM, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2A TEICHERT & SON INC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2VANN ENERGY SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 41Rocky Mountain Rod INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30
Rocky Mountain Rod INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Rocky Mountain Rod INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rocky Mountain Rod INC ranks #304 at $9,194 current penalty.

How Rocky Mountain Rod INC Compares

Rocky Mountain Rod 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-07-16

Last Inspection

2018-05-16

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,299

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $2,299 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

24

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$42,860

Current Penalty Amount

$9,194

Penalty Reduction

78.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,666 from the initial assessment of $42,860. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Rocky Mountain Rod INC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rocky Mountain Rod INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.2
Violations 30 3.1
Total Penalty $9,194 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,299 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rocky Mountain Rod INC, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,194 here).

Oil Dri Corporation of America $9,205 CA HI-Grade Materials CO. $9,175 CA PDC Energy, INC. $9,221 TX Western Well Service, LLC. $9,282 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Transload and Logistics LLC 4 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Udelhoven 4 insp. Nikiski, AK Chuck Wolf Sand & Gravel 4 insp. Millville, CA Triangle Rock Products 4 insp. Los Banos, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Oil Dri Corporation of America
Taft, CA
7 inspections $9,205
HI-Grade Materials CO.
Lucerne Valley, CA
8 inspections $9,175
PDC Energy, INC.
Pecos, TX
3 inspections $9,221
Valerus
Smithfield, PA
0 inspections $0
Circle 9 Resources/Bison Oilfield Services
Yukon, OK
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 Rocky Mountain Rod INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rocky Mountain Rod INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 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 Rocky Mountain Rod INC have? ▼
Rocky Mountain Rod INC has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,194.
How many OSHA inspections has Rocky Mountain Rod INC had? ▼
Rocky Mountain Rod INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-16 and the most recent on 2018-05-16. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rocky Mountain Rod INC? ▼
Rocky Mountain Rod INC has been assessed $9,194 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,860 (a 78.5% reduction).
Does Rocky Mountain Rod INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rocky Mountain Rod INC has 6 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 Rocky Mountain Rod INC operate in? ▼
Rocky Mountain Rod 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 Rocky Mountain Rod INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rocky Mountain Rod INC ranks #37,542 (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 Rocky Mountain Rod INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rocky Mountain Rod INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,194 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Circle 9 Resources/Bison Oilfield Services in Yukon, 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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