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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Denver, CO

Texsand Energy Resources, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Texsand Energy Resources, LLC ranks #16,257 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty79% serious
$21,321
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,257
of 99,447 penalized employers

Texsand Energy Resources, LLC in Denver, CO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,321. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Texsand Energy Resources, LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,257 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Butte Sand & Gravel in Sutter, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $21,145 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
79.2%
of violations were serious
#16,257
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Texsand Energy Resources, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Texsand Energy Resources, LLC runs well above peers (4.7x 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

$21,321 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Texsand Energy Resources, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPETTA ENTERPRISES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HANSON AGGREGATES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ANADARKO PETROLEUM C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SUPERSTITION CRUSHIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MERCER FRASER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PDC ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NORTHERN AGGREGATES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CALIFORNIA RESOURCES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MT CARMEL COGEN, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LATSHAW DRILLING COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AKITA DRILLING USA C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TANMAR COMPANIES, L.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CALPORTLAND COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KEY ENERGY SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EOG RESOURCES, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CALPORTLAND COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ROBERTSONS READY MIX, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BECKMAN PRODUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WEST COAST ROCK & SAND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BALDWIN CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Texsand Energy Resou…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24
Texsand Energy Resources, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Texsand Energy Resources, LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Texsand Energy Resources, LLC is the #130 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($21,321).

How Texsand Energy Resources, LLC Compares

Texsand Energy Resources, LLC's 8.00 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 (4.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-07-02

Last Inspection

2014-02-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,107

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $7,107 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

79.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

12.5% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$31,135

Current Penalty Amount

$21,321

Penalty Reduction

31.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,814 from the initial assessment of $31,135. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Texsand Energy Resources, LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Texsand Energy Resources, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 24 3.1
Total Penalty $21,321 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,107 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Texsand Energy Resources, LLC, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,321 here).

Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas, INC. $21,300 TX Wireco Worldgroup $21,368 TX Butte Sand & Gravel $21,145 CA Peak Oilfield Services $21,113 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Petta Enterprises, LLC 3 insp. Cambridge, OH Hanson Aggregates INC 3 insp. Newberry Springs, CA Anadarko Petroleum CORP 3 insp. Vernal, UT Superstition Crushing LLC. 3 insp. Niland, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas, INC.
Converse, TX
3 inspections $21,300
Wireco Worldgroup
Rosenberg, TX
2 inspections $21,368
Greene's Energy Group LLC (Laurel, Weather)
Lafayette, LA
0 inspections $0
Butte Sand & Gravel
Sutter, CA
9 inspections $21,145
Peak Oilfield Services
Pecos, TX
7 inspections $21,113

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What to do with this record

Use Texsand Energy Resources, LLC'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 Texsand Energy Resources, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Texsand Energy Resources, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 3 inspections, including 19 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 Texsand Energy Resources, LLC have? ▼
Texsand Energy Resources, LLC has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,321.
How many OSHA inspections has Texsand Energy Resources, LLC had? ▼
Texsand Energy Resources, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-02 and the most recent on 2014-02-07. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Texsand Energy Resources, LLC? ▼
Texsand Energy Resources, LLC has been assessed $21,321 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,135 (a 31.5% reduction).
Does Texsand Energy Resources, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Texsand Energy Resources, LLC has 19 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Texsand Energy Resources, LLC operate in? ▼
Texsand Energy Resources, LLC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212322). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Texsand Energy Resources, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Texsand Energy Resources, LLC ranks #16,257 (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 Texsand Energy Resources, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Texsand Energy Resources, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $21,321 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (4.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Butte Sand & Gravel in Sutter, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $21,145 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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