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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Wysox, PA

Washita Valley Enterprises, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. ranks #36,710 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,458
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,710
of 99,447 penalized employers

Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. in Wysox, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,458. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,710 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Metsch Refractories INC in Chester, WV is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,400 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#36,710
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$9,458 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Washita Valley Enterprises, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEXXONMOBIL PRODUCTION COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PERMIAN SERVICES CO., LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KENT'S OIL SERVICE, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BISON DRILLING AND FIELD SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CEMEX, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEER CREEK ROCK COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UDELHOVEN OILFIELD SYSTEM SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROBERTSON'S READY MIX HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DESTA DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OPRONA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTHFIELD ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITADEL DRILLING (USA) LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PATTERSON UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRINIDAD DRILLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BED ROCK PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MASON WELL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SANDBOX TRANSPORTATION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Washita Valley Enterprises, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. sits at penalty rank #299 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($9,458 assessed).

How Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. Compares

Washita Valley Enterprises, INC.'s 0.50 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 well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-01-29

Last Inspection

2026-01-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,729

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,729 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$9,458

Current Penalty Amount

$9,458

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 1 3.1
Total Penalty $9,458 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,729 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Washita Valley Enterprises, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,458 here).

KP Kauffman Company, INC. $9,500 CO Metsch Refractories INC $9,400 WV Wigboldy Materials, INC. $9,572 IL PDC Energy INC $9,589 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Exxonmobil Production Company 2 insp. Kingsville, TX Permian Services CO., LLC 2 insp. Big Lake, TX Kent's Oil Service, INC 2 insp. Stockton, CA Bison Drilling and Field Services 2 insp. Pecos, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

KP Kauffman Company, INC.
Walden, CO
2 inspections $9,500
Metsch Refractories INC
Chester, WV
2 inspections $9,400
Oil Services, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0
Stigler Stone
Stigler, OK
0 inspections $0
Wigboldy Materials, INC.
Alsip, IL
3 inspections $9,572

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What to do with this record

Use Washita Valley Enterprises, INC.'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 Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Washita Valley Enterprises, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. have? ▼
Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,458.
How many OSHA inspections has Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. had? ▼
Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-29 and the most recent on 2026-01-09. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Washita Valley Enterprises, INC.? ▼
Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. has been assessed $9,458 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. has 1 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 Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. operate in? ▼
Washita Valley Enterprises, 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 Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Washita Valley Enterprises, INC. ranks #36,710 (the upper half 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 Washita Valley Enterprises, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Washita Valley Enterprises, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,458 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metsch Refractories INC in Chester, WV is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $9,400 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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