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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Great Bend, KS

Southwind Drilling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southwind Drilling, INC. ranks #20,976 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$17,085
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,976
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southwind Drilling, INC. in Great Bend, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,085. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southwind Drilling, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,976 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Gas N Wash in Chicago Heights, IL is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#20,976
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southwind Drilling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Southwind Drilling, INC. runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$17,085 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Southwind Drilling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.022.133.144.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROAD RUNNER SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNITED DRILLING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALLISON MARINE CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LIGHTHOUSE TRADES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VULCAN MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LONE STAR NORTHWEST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BLAISE ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAND MATERIALS & AGG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DMIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CRESCENT DIRECTIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NORTHEAST ENERGY MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5L & W FRAMING GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SMALL MINE DEVELOPMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COSTAR MIDSTREAM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42SENDERO DRILLING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CR BRIGGS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 104 SWIFT SERVICE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4J L STOREDAHL & SONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10A. TEICHERT & SON, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Southwind Drilling, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Southwind Drilling, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Southwind Drilling, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Southwind Drilling, INC. sits at penalty rank #167 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($17,085 assessed).

How Southwind Drilling, INC. Compares

Southwind Drilling, INC.'s 3.50 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 (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-10-04

Last Inspection

2016-10-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,543

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $8,543 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$34,170

Current Penalty Amount

$17,085

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,085 from the initial assessment of $34,170. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Southwind Drilling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 7 3.1
Total Penalty $17,085 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,543 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,085 here).

Rocker a Well Service $17,139 TX Occidental Petroleum Corporation $17,010 CO Smithbridge Guam, INC. $16,999 GU McCabe Industrial Minerals, INC. $17,200 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Road Runner Service & Supply LLC 2 insp. Douglas, WY United Drilling INC. 2 insp. Imperial, TX Allison Marine Contractors 2 insp. Amelia, LA Lighthouse Trades, INC. 2 insp. Stanley, ND

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Reliable Well Service of North Texas LLC
Wichita Falls, TX
0 inspections $0
Rocker a Well Service
Post, TX
2 inspections $17,139
Gas N Wash
Chicago Heights, IL
0 inspections $0
Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC.
Heber, CA
1 inspections $2,000
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Collbran, CO
2 inspections $17,010

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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 Southwind Drilling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southwind Drilling, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Southwind Drilling, INC. have? ▼
Southwind Drilling, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,085.
How many OSHA inspections has Southwind Drilling, INC. had? ▼
Southwind Drilling, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-04 and the most recent on 2016-10-04. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southwind Drilling, INC.? ▼
Southwind Drilling, INC. has been assessed $17,085 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,170 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Southwind Drilling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southwind Drilling, INC. has 5 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 Southwind Drilling, INC. operate in? ▼
Southwind Drilling, INC. 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 Southwind Drilling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southwind Drilling, INC. ranks #20,976 (the top quarter 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 Southwind Drilling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southwind Drilling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,085 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gas N Wash in Chicago Heights, IL 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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