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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Attica, KS

Sterling Drilling Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sterling Drilling Company ranks #58,898 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,410
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,898
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sterling Drilling Company in Attica, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,410. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sterling Drilling Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,898 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, Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC in Pyote, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#58,898
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sterling Drilling Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sterling Drilling Company sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$4,410 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Sterling Drilling Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONTINENTAL RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONTINENTAL RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BILL BARRETT CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TWIN PINES MINERALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NOBLE DRILLING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOND-COAT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HORIZONTAL WELL DRIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TANMAR COMPANIES, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GABILAN ROCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CUSTOM CRUSHING INDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SCANDRILL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NABORS DRILLING USA LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROCKIES RESOURCES HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLACK MARLIN ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NOW OR NEVER TRUCKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JWS OF NEW MEXICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LHOIST NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CIMAREX ENERGY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Sterling Drilling Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Sterling Drilling Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Sterling Drilling Company in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sterling Drilling Company ranks #512 at $4,410 current penalty.

How Sterling Drilling Company Compares

Sterling Drilling Company's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-20

Last Inspection

2013-03-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,205

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,205 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$6,300

Current Penalty Amount

$4,410

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,890 from the initial assessment of $6,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Sterling Drilling Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 2 3.1
Total Penalty $4,410 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,205 $2,042
View all 2,294 employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas →

Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,410 here).

Mountain West Oil Field Services & Supply, INC. $4,410 CO Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC $4,400 TX Enterprise Hydrocarbons L.P. $4,400 TX Ensign US Southern Drilling, LLC $4,426 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Continental Resources, INC. 2 insp. Wink, TX Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO 2 insp. Gonzales, TX Continental Resources, INC. 2 insp. Chickasha, OK Bill Barrett Corporation 2 insp. Myton, UT

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mountain West Oil Field Services & Supply, INC.
Hereford, CO
2 inspections $4,410
J & B Well Service
Abilene, TX
0 inspections $0
Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC
Pyote, TX
2 inspections $4,400
Enterprise Hydrocarbons L.P.
Elmendorf, TX
2 inspections $4,400
Summit Drilling CO., INC.
Wellington, KS
2 inspections $4,400

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What to do with this record

Use Sterling Drilling Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sterling Drilling Company against Mountain West Oil Field Services & Supply, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Sterling Drilling Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sterling Drilling Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Sterling Drilling Company have? ▼
Sterling Drilling Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,410.
How many OSHA inspections has Sterling Drilling Company had? ▼
Sterling Drilling Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-20 and the most recent on 2013-03-20. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sterling Drilling Company? ▼
Sterling Drilling Company has been assessed $4,410 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,300 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Sterling Drilling Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sterling Drilling Company 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 Sterling Drilling Company operate in? ▼
Sterling Drilling Company 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 Sterling Drilling Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sterling Drilling Company ranks #58,898 (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 Sterling Drilling Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sterling Drilling Company's total OSHA penalty of $4,410 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, Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC in Pyote, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $4,400 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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