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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Wellington, KS

Summit Drilling CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Summit Drilling CO., INC. ranks #59,057 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
$4,400
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,057
of 99,447 penalized employers

Summit Drilling CO., INC. in Wellington, KS 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: $4,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Summit Drilling CO., INC. 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 #59,057 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.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#59,057
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 Summit Drilling CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Summit Drilling CO., INC. 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

$4,400 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 Summit Drilling CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.52131.542OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEXTERRAN ENERGY SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TRK ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BIGARD & HUGGARD DRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIERRA HAMILTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PATRIOT RESOURCES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FORREST SMITH DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TMG SERVICE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40PRADON CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GRIST CREEK AGGREGAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TESCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARKLATX OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HANSON AGGREGATES MI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SHASTA RANCH ESTATES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAL ROCK PRODUCTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RENTRAC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LEMON COVE GRANITE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WOOD GROUP USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEVON ENERGY PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MCADA DRILLING FLUID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Summit Drilling CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Summit Drilling CO., INC. 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.

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

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Summit Drilling CO., INC. sits at penalty rank #514 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($4,400 assessed).

How Summit Drilling CO., INC. Compares

Summit Drilling CO., INC.'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-21

Last Inspection

2015-01-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,200 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

$8,800

Current Penalty Amount

$4,400

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,400 from the initial assessment of $8,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Summit Drilling CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 5 3.1
Total Penalty $4,400 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,200 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,400 here).

Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC $4,400 TX Enterprise Hydrocarbons L.P. $4,400 TX Mountain West Oil Field Services & Supply, INC. $4,410 CO Wolf Pack Rentals LLC $4,390 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Exterran Energy Solutions, LLP 2 insp. Alleyton, TX TRK Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Greeley, CO Bigard & Huggard Drilling 2 insp. Harrison, MI Sierra Hamilton 2 insp. Elmore City, OK

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC
Pyote, TX
2 inspections $4,400
Enterprise Hydrocarbons L.P.
Elmendorf, TX
2 inspections $4,400
Sterling Drilling Company
Attica, KS
2 inspections $4,410
Mountain West Oil Field Services & Supply, INC.
Hereford, CO
2 inspections $4,410
Wolf Pack Rentals LLC
Pecos, TX
2 inspections $4,390

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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 Summit Drilling CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Summit Drilling CO., INC.'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 Summit Drilling CO., INC. have? ▼
Summit Drilling CO., INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Summit Drilling CO., INC. had? ▼
Summit Drilling CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-21 and the most recent on 2015-01-21. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Summit Drilling CO., INC.? ▼
Summit Drilling CO., INC. has been assessed $4,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Summit Drilling CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Summit Drilling CO., INC. 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 Summit Drilling CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Summit Drilling CO., 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 Summit Drilling CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Summit Drilling CO., INC. ranks #59,057 (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 Summit Drilling CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Summit Drilling CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,400 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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