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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Sidney, MT

Stratnor Strategic Northern

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stratnor Strategic Northern ranks #47,661 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,519
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,661
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stratnor Strategic Northern in Sidney, MT 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: $6,519. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stratnor Strategic Northern 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 #47,661 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, Elite Energy Services, LLC in Houma, LA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,563 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#47,661
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 Stratnor Strategic Northern compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Stratnor Strategic Northern runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$6,519 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Stratnor Strategic Northern.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCYCLONE DRILLING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BIG LAKE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2XTO ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STREAM-FLO USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WESTERN STATES WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEATHERFORD DRILLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HALLIBURTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAGNA ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GENCO ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARMAC RESOURCES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALMAT CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WASHITA VALLEY ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COMPETENTIA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PDC ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DC VACUUM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NOMAC DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHEHALIS SAND & GRAV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BASALITE BUILDING PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UDELHOVEN OILFIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KINDER MORGAN PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Stratnor Strategic N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Stratnor Strategic Northern 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.

Stratnor Strategic Northern in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Stratnor Strategic Northern sits at penalty rank #410 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($6,519 assessed).

How Stratnor Strategic Northern Compares

Stratnor Strategic Northern'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 runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-12-12

Last Inspection

2016-12-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,260

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,260 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

$6,519

Current Penalty Amount

$6,519

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 Stratnor Strategic Northern compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Stratnor Strategic Northern Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 2 3.1
Total Penalty $6,519 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,260 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Stratnor Strategic Northern, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,519 here).

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company $6,500 TX Sterling Drilling CO. $6,500 KS L & W Framing Group LLC $6,500 IN Elite Energy Services, LLC $6,563 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cyclone Drilling INC 2 insp. Wright, WY Big Lake Services 2 insp. Rankin, TX Xto Energy, INC. 2 insp. Dickson, OK Stream-Flo USA LLC 2 insp. Beeville, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company
Pyote, TX
2 inspections $6,500
Sterling Drilling CO.
Greensburg, KS
2 inspections $6,500
L & W Framing Group LLC
Greenwood, IN
2 inspections $6,500
Elite Energy Services, LLC
Houma, LA
2 inspections $6,563
Independence Contract Drilling, INC.
Orla, TX
3 inspections $6,565

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What to do with this record

Use Stratnor Strategic Northern's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Stratnor Strategic Northern safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stratnor Strategic Northern'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 above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Stratnor Strategic Northern have? ▼
Stratnor Strategic Northern has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,519.
How many OSHA inspections has Stratnor Strategic Northern had? ▼
Stratnor Strategic Northern has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-12 and the most recent on 2016-12-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stratnor Strategic Northern? ▼
Stratnor Strategic Northern has been assessed $6,519 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Stratnor Strategic Northern have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stratnor Strategic Northern 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 Stratnor Strategic Northern operate in? ▼
Stratnor Strategic Northern 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 Stratnor Strategic Northern rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stratnor Strategic Northern ranks #47,661 (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 Stratnor Strategic Northern's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stratnor Strategic Northern's total OSHA penalty of $6,519 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Elite Energy Services, LLC in Houma, LA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $6,563 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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