Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Killdeer, ND

Sun Well Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sun Well Service, INC. ranks #21,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$16,500
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#21,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sun Well Service, INC. in Killdeer, ND has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Sun Well Service, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Weavertown Environmental Group (WEG) in Carnegie, PA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#21,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sun Well Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sun Well Service, INC. runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$16,500 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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 Sun Well Service, INC..

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Sun Well Service, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Sun Well Service, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Sun Well Service, INC. is the #171 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($16,500).

How Sun Well Service, INC. Compares

Sun Well Service, INC.'s 2.00 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 well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-04-26

Last Inspection

2013-04-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,500 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$30,000

Current Penalty Amount

$16,500

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,500 from the initial assessment of $30,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Sun Well Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $16,500 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,500 $2,042

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sun Well Service, INC., both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Sun Well Service, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sun Well Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Sun Well Service, INC. have?
Sun Well Service, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Sun Well Service, INC. had?
Sun Well Service, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-26 and the most recent on 2013-04-26. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sun Well Service, INC.?
Sun Well Service, INC. has been assessed $16,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,000 (a 45.0% reduction).
Does Sun Well Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sun Well Service, INC. has 6 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 Sun Well Service, INC. operate in?
Sun Well Service, INC. 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 Sun Well Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sun Well Service, INC. ranks #21,762 (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 Sun Well Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Sun Well Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,500 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Weavertown Environmental Group (WEG) in Carnegie, PA 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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