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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Clare, MI

West Bay Exploration Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Bay Exploration Company ranks #43,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$7,500
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Bay Exploration Company in Clare, MI 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: $7,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Bay Exploration Company 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Exxonmobil Oil Corporation Beaumont Refinery in Beaumont, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,450 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#43,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How West Bay Exploration Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows West Bay Exploration Company runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$7,500 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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 West Bay Exploration Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.001.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLARIAT SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FELDERHOFF BROTHERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOS SOLUTIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BASIC ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A-1 GRIT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EAGLE OIL & GAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1D/K ENVIRONMENTAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STEWART BROTHERS DRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MRC ROCK & SAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WATERBRIDGE TEXAS OP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TUG HILL OPERATING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BIO GYP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DCP MIDSTREAM, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SIERRA CASCADE AGGRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HANSON AGGREGATES MI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HORIZONTAL WELL DRIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Honghua America LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MACPHERSON OIL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4West Bay Exploration…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
West Bay Exploration Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

West Bay Exploration Company in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: West Bay Exploration Company is the #366 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($7,500).

How West Bay Exploration Company Compares

West Bay Exploration Company's 3.00 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-09-21

Last Inspection

2023-09-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,750 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$10,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,500

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,500 from the initial assessment of $10,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How West Bay Exploration Company compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Bay Exploration Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $7,500 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,750 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Bay Exploration Company, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,500 here).

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company $7,500 OK Cudd Pressure Control, INC. $7,500 OK Magna Energy Services, LLC $7,530 CO Exxonmobil Oil Corporation Beaumont Refinery $7,450 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lariat Services, INC. 2 insp. Anthony, KS Felderhoff Brothers Drilling 2 insp. Knott, TX Bos Solutions, INC. 2 insp. Tionesta, PA Basic Energy Services, LP Rig#1206 2 insp. Fay, OK

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company
Calumet, OK
4 inspections $7,500
Cudd Pressure Control, INC.
Elk City, OK
2 inspections $7,500
Magna Energy Services, LLC
LA Salle, CO
3 inspections $7,530
Western Slope Oil Services, Inc.
Midland, TX
0 inspections $0
Exxonmobil Oil Corporation Beaumont Refinery
Beaumont, TX
2 inspections $7,450

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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 West Bay Exploration Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Bay Exploration Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 West Bay Exploration Company have? ▼
West Bay Exploration Company has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,500.
How many OSHA inspections has West Bay Exploration Company had? ▼
West Bay Exploration Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-09-21 and the most recent on 2023-09-21. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Bay Exploration Company? ▼
West Bay Exploration Company has been assessed $7,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,000 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does West Bay Exploration Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Bay Exploration Company has 5 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 West Bay Exploration Company operate in? ▼
West Bay Exploration Company 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 West Bay Exploration Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Bay Exploration Company ranks #43,530 (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 West Bay Exploration Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Bay Exploration Company's total OSHA penalty of $7,500 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Exxonmobil Oil Corporation Beaumont Refinery in Beaumont, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $7,450 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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