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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Deerfield, KS

Saxon Drilling LP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Saxon Drilling LP ranks #75,785 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,079
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,785
of 99,447 penalized employers

Saxon Drilling LP in Deerfield, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,079. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Saxon Drilling LP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,785 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, S V Reliable Transport in Odessa, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#75,785
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Saxon Drilling LP compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Saxon Drilling LP runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$2,079 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Saxon Drilling LP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRED DESERT RECLAMATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27BRIGGS MECHANICAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HANSON AGGREGATES PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OIL PATCH RENTAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0APACHE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ASRC ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VAL ROCK INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNIT DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BASIC ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KP KAUFFMAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HALLIBURTON ENERGY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SENECA RESOURCES COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ENSIGN UNITED STATES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STONY POINT ROCK QUA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PREMIER SILICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HORIZON OILFIELD SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GREAT WHITE PRESSURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SANDRIDGE ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HALLIBURTON ENERGY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LATSHAW DRILLING AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Saxon Drilling LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Saxon Drilling LP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Saxon Drilling LP in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Saxon Drilling LP sits at penalty rank #663 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($2,079 assessed).

How Saxon Drilling LP Compares

Saxon Drilling LP's 1.50 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-13

Last Inspection

2015-01-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,040

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,040 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$5,940

Current Penalty Amount

$2,079

Penalty Reduction

65.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,861 from the initial assessment of $5,940. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Saxon Drilling LP compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Saxon Drilling LP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 3 3.1
Total Penalty $2,079 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,040 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Saxon Drilling LP, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,079 here).

West Coast Aggregate Supply INC. $2,070 CA A. Teichert & Son, INC. $2,095 CA Capstar Drilling $2,061 UT Safety Plus USA LLC $2,100 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Red Desert Reclamation LLC 2 insp. Creston, WY Briggs Mechanical INC 2 insp. Brighton, MI Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest, INC. 2 insp. Corona, CA Oil Patch Rental Service 2 insp. Mentone, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

H2 Drilling, LLC
Montezuma, KS
2 inspections $2,083
S V Reliable Transport
Odessa, TX
0 inspections $0
West Coast Aggregate Supply INC.
Thermal, CA
5 inspections $2,070
A. Teichert & Son, INC.
Marysville, CA
4 inspections $2,095
Capstar Drilling
Myton, UT
2 inspections $2,061

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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 Saxon Drilling LP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Saxon Drilling LP's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Saxon Drilling LP have? ▼
Saxon Drilling LP has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,079.
How many OSHA inspections has Saxon Drilling LP had? ▼
Saxon Drilling LP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-13 and the most recent on 2015-01-13. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Saxon Drilling LP? ▼
Saxon Drilling LP has been assessed $2,079 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,940 (a 65.0% reduction).
Does Saxon Drilling LP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Saxon Drilling LP has 2 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 Saxon Drilling LP operate in? ▼
Saxon Drilling LP 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 Saxon Drilling LP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Saxon Drilling LP ranks #75,785 (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 Saxon Drilling LP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Saxon Drilling LP's total OSHA penalty of $2,079 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, S V Reliable Transport in Odessa, TX 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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