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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pecos, TX

Viking Drilling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Viking Drilling, LLC has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$9,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,607
of 100,495 penalized employers

Viking Drilling, LLC in Pecos, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Viking Drilling, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 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, Nomac Drilling, LLC Rig #17 in Durham, OK is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
62%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Viking Drilling, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Viking Drilling, LLC runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$9,000 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Viking Drilling, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Viking Drilling, LLC in Pecos, TX includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $13,874 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,000 - a 35.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,500. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-02-12 to 2014-02-24, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-12

Last Inspection

2014-02-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,034

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,500 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,034.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$13,874

Current Penalty Amount

$9,000

Penalty Reduction

35.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,874 from the initial assessment of $13,874. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Viking Drilling, LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Viking Drilling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $9,000 $4,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,500 $2,034
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Viking Drilling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Viking Drilling, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Viking Drilling, LLC have? ▼
Viking Drilling, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Viking Drilling, LLC had? ▼
Viking Drilling, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-12 and the most recent on 2014-02-24. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Viking Drilling, LLC? ▼
Viking Drilling, LLC has been assessed $9,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,874 (a 35.1% reduction).
Does Viking Drilling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Viking Drilling, LLC has 3 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 Viking Drilling, LLC operate in? ▼
Viking Drilling, LLC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213111). This industry has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,096 total OSHA inspections and $10.36M in cumulative penalties.
How does Viking Drilling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Viking Drilling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,000 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nomac Drilling, LLC Rig #17 in Durham, OK is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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