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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Milan, NM

Stewart Brothers Drilling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stewart Brothers Drilling ranks #83,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$1,225
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stewart Brothers Drilling in Milan, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,225. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stewart Brothers Drilling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,912 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, Stallion Oil Field Services, INC. in Pecos, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,208 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#83,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Stewart Brothers Drilling compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Stewart Brothers Drilling runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$1,225 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Stewart Brothers Drilling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.001.83.75.57.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAK DRILLING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MESA MACHINE SHOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAVANNA DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PIPE RENEWAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WHITTIER FERTILIZER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAPITAN ENERGY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SCHLEGEL NORTH CO. S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ANCHOR DRILLING FLUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARATHON OIL CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAVANNA DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WEST BAY EXPLORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CMC READY MIX LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAFETY PLUS USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAFETY SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ORION DRILLING, RIG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OXY USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEEP ROCK ENERGY COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BASIC ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CONTINENTAL RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Stewart Brothers Dri…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Stewart Brothers Drilling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Stewart Brothers Drilling in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Stewart Brothers Drilling is the #778 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($1,225).

How Stewart Brothers Drilling Compares

Stewart Brothers Drilling's 2.50 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 below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-22

Last Inspection

2010-09-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$613

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $613 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$1,225

Current Penalty Amount

$1,225

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

Metric Stewart Brothers Drilling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 5 3.1
Total Penalty $1,225 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $613 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Stewart Brothers Drilling, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,225 here).

Parka, INC. $1,212 ND United States Pumice Company $1,210 CA Stallion Oil Field Services, INC. $1,208 TX Granite Construction, INC. $1,200 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

AK Drilling INC. 2 insp. Livengood, AK Mesa Machine Shop 2 insp. Odessa, TX Savanna Drilling 2 insp. Denver City, TX Pipe Renewal Service MGMT INC 2 insp. Vernal, UT

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kibbe Oil and Gas Field Service
Harrison Valley, PA
0 inspections $0
Parka, INC.
Killdeer, ND
2 inspections $1,212
United States Pumice Company
Lee Vining, CA
6 inspections $1,210
Stallion Oil Field Services, INC.
Pecos, TX
4 inspections $1,208
Granite Construction, INC.
Gonzales, CA
3 inspections $1,200

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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 Stewart Brothers Drilling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stewart Brothers Drilling's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Stewart Brothers Drilling have? ▼
Stewart Brothers Drilling has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,225.
How many OSHA inspections has Stewart Brothers Drilling had? ▼
Stewart Brothers Drilling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-22 and the most recent on 2010-09-16. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stewart Brothers Drilling? ▼
Stewart Brothers Drilling has been assessed $1,225 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Stewart Brothers Drilling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stewart Brothers Drilling 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 Stewart Brothers Drilling operate in? ▼
Stewart Brothers Drilling 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 Stewart Brothers Drilling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stewart Brothers Drilling ranks #83,912 (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 Stewart Brothers Drilling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stewart Brothers Drilling's total OSHA penalty of $1,225 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, Stallion Oil Field Services, INC. in Pecos, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $1,208 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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