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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Ione, CA

Twin Pines Minerals LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Twin Pines Minerals LLC ranks #12,577 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty22% serious
$26,295
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,577
of 99,447 penalized employers

Twin Pines Minerals LLC in Ione, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,295. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Twin Pines Minerals LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,577 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, DFG Energy Company, LLC. in Plano, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#12,577
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Twin Pines Minerals LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Twin Pines Minerals LLC runs far above peers (5.8x 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

$26,295 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Twin Pines Minerals LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNOBLE DRILLING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOND-COAT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HORIZONTAL WELL DRIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TANMAR COMPANIES, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SCANDRILL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NABORS DRILLING USA LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROCKIES RESOURCES HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLACK MARLIN ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NOW OR NEVER TRUCKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STERLING DRILLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JWS OF NEW MEXICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CIMAREX ENERGY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LARIAT SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FELDERHOFF BROTHERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOS SOLUTIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEAM SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BASIC ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EAGLE OIL & GAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Twin Pines Minerals …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Twin Pines Minerals LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Twin Pines Minerals LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Twin Pines Minerals LLC sits at penalty rank #92 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($26,295 assessed).

How Twin Pines Minerals LLC Compares

Twin Pines Minerals LLC's 4.50 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 runs far above peers (5.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-08-01

Last Inspection

2023-12-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,148

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $13,148 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$38,895

Current Penalty Amount

$26,295

Penalty Reduction

32.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,600 from the initial assessment of $38,895. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Twin Pines Minerals LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Twin Pines Minerals LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 9 3.1
Total Penalty $26,295 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,148 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Twin Pines Minerals LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,295 here).

Hardt Drilling, LLC $26,400 KS The Kearney Companies, LLC $26,104 FL Exxonmobil Production Company $26,000 TX Ensign United States Drilling INC. $27,156 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Noble Drilling Services, INC. 2 insp. Brownsville, TX Bond-Coat INC. 2 insp. Odessa, TX Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC 2 insp. Pyote, TX Tanmar Companies, LLC. 2 insp. Orla, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hardt Drilling, LLC
Sharon, KS
2 inspections $26,400
DFG Energy Company, LLC.
Plano, TX
0 inspections $0
The Kearney Companies, LLC
Riverview, FL
2 inspections $26,104
Aspen Industrial
Poway, CA
0 inspections $0
Exxonmobil Production Company
Kingsville, TX
2 inspections $26,000

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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 Twin Pines Minerals LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Twin Pines Minerals LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 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 Twin Pines Minerals LLC have? ▼
Twin Pines Minerals LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,295.
How many OSHA inspections has Twin Pines Minerals LLC had? ▼
Twin Pines Minerals LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-08-01 and the most recent on 2023-12-12. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Twin Pines Minerals LLC? ▼
Twin Pines Minerals LLC has been assessed $26,295 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,895 (a 32.4% reduction).
Does Twin Pines Minerals LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Twin Pines Minerals LLC 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 Twin Pines Minerals LLC operate in? ▼
Twin Pines Minerals LLC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212299). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Twin Pines Minerals LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Twin Pines Minerals LLC ranks #12,577 (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 Twin Pines Minerals LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Twin Pines Minerals LLC's total OSHA penalty of $26,295 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (5.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, DFG Energy Company, LLC. in Plano, 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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