Manufacturing · Longview, TX

Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. ranks #422 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 45 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty100% serious
$227,500
OSHA penalties
45
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#422
of 99,447 penalized employers

Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. in Longview, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 45 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $227,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 45 violations, averaging 11.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #422 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 45 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Chevron U.S.a. INC. in El Segundo, CA is another manufacturing employer with 15 OSHA inspections on record and $228,225 in current penalties.

11.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#422
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 45 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (11.3 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. runs far above peers (14.4x 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

$227,500 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($227,500) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $227,500 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC..

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Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 45 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. ranks #247 at $227,500 current penalty.

How Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. Compares

Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC.'s 11.25 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (14.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-05-24

Last Inspection

2012-03-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$56,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 11.3 violations per visit. That's $56,875 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

45

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

$274,000

Current Penalty Amount

$227,500

Penalty Reduction

17.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,500 from the initial assessment of $274,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 45 8.0
Total Penalty $227,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $56,875 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($227,500 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 45 violations across 4 inspections, including 45 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. have?
Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. has 45 OSHA violations on record, including 45 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $227,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. had?
Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-24 and the most recent on 2012-03-08. This averages 11.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC.?
Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. has been assessed $227,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $274,000 (a 17.0% reduction).
Does Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. has 45 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 Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. operate in?
Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333132). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC. ranks #422 (the top 1% 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 Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $227,500 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (14.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chevron U.S.a. INC. in El Segundo, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $228,225 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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