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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Artesia, NM

Totem Well Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Totem Well Service ranks #6,979 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty95% serious
$40,036
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,979
of 99,447 penalized employers

Totem Well Service in Artesia, NM has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,036. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Totem Well Service 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,979 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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, Wolfpack Rentals in Three Rivers, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
94.7%
of violations were serious
#6,979
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Totem Well Service compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Totem Well Service runs far above peers (8.8x 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

$40,036 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Totem Well Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA TEICHERT & SON INC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LEMONCOVE GRANITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LIME MOUNTAIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ADIRONDACK NATURAL S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HANSON AGGREGATES MI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BLUE MOUNTAIN MINERA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WHITING PETROLEUM CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0INDIAN HILL PROCESSING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ACE COGENERATION COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CALAVERAS MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SCANDRILL INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SANTA FE AGGREGATES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CALLON PETROLEUM OPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED DRILLING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SIERRA ROCK LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COTERRA ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ROBERTSON'S READY MI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1METRO MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9OLIVE SPRINGS QUARRY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Totem Well Service, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19
Totem Well Service has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Totem Well Service in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Totem Well Service ranks #53 at $40,036 current penalty.

How Totem Well Service Compares

Totem Well Service's 6.33 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 far above peers (8.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-12-03

Last Inspection

2025-05-07

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,345

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $13,345 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

94.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.3% 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

$52,028

Current Penalty Amount

$40,036

Penalty Reduction

23.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,992 from the initial assessment of $52,028. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Totem Well Service Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 19 3.1
Total Penalty $40,036 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,345 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,036 here).

Rockies Resources Holdings, LLC $40,561 WY Advantek Eagleford LLC $38,712 TX Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC $41,540 CA Austin Master Services, LLC $41,773 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

A Teichert & Son INC DBA Teichert Aggregates 3 insp. Marysville, CA Lemoncove Granite, LLC 3 insp. Lemon Cove, CA Lime Mountain Company 3 insp. Paso Robles, CA Adirondack Natural Stone 3 insp. Whitehall, NY

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Renegade Wireline Service (Denver City)
Denver City, TX
0 inspections $0
Citation Oil and Gas
Velma, OK
0 inspections $0
Purity Oilfield Services
Midland, TX
0 inspections $0
Wolfpack Rentals
Three Rivers, TX
0 inspections $0
American Environmental Group, Ltd
Richfield, OH
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Totem Well Service'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 Totem Well Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Totem Well Service's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 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 Totem Well Service have? ▼
Totem Well Service has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,036.
How many OSHA inspections has Totem Well Service had? ▼
Totem Well Service has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-03 and the most recent on 2025-05-07. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Totem Well Service? ▼
Totem Well Service has been assessed $40,036 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,028 (a 23.0% reduction).
Does Totem Well Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Totem Well Service has 18 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 Totem Well Service operate in? ▼
Totem Well Service 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 Totem Well Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Totem Well Service ranks #6,979 (the top 10% 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 Totem Well Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Totem Well Service's total OSHA penalty of $40,036 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (8.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wolfpack Rentals in Three Rivers, TX 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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