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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Orla, TX

Western Gas Partners, LP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Gas Partners, LP ranks #3,815 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty77% serious
$61,175
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#3,815
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western Gas Partners, LP in Orla, TX has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $61,175. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western Gas Partners, LP 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,815 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, HP Traffic Control in Rifle, CO is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
76.9%
of violations were serious
#3,815
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 52/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Western Gas Partners, LP compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Western Gas Partners, LP runs far above peers (13.5x 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

$61,175 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($61,175) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $61,175 $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 Western Gas Partners, LP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedR & J JOY INC DBA JO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1DV NATURAL RESOURCES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9PACIFIC COAST BUILDI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NORTH VALLEY ROCK LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8AMES CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN PERLITE COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SHASTA RANCH ESTATES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1NESTLE PURINA PETCAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6ESS SUPPORT SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5JAXON ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16KINO AGGREGATES INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5DIAMOND S CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2THOMES CREEK ROCK CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1DUKE SHERWOOD CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6RUNTS TRUCKING INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9VIBORG SAND & GRAVEL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CALMAT CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0PROTECH MINERALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23VULCAN MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7Western Gas Partners…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13
Western Gas Partners, LP has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Western Gas Partners, LP in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Western Gas Partners, LP is the #25 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($61,175).

How Western Gas Partners, LP Compares

Western Gas Partners, LP's 2.60 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 (13.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-02-03

Last Inspection

2016-10-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,235

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $12,235 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

76.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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

$89,450

Current Penalty Amount

$61,175

Penalty Reduction

31.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,275 from the initial assessment of $89,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Western Gas Partners, LP compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western Gas Partners, LP Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.2
Violations 13 3.1
Total Penalty $61,175 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,235 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Western Gas Partners, LP, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($61,175 here).

HI-Grade Materials CO. $62,415 CA Warrior Energy Services Corporation $59,400 LA Liberty Oilfield Services INC. $63,000 CO U.S. Borax INC. $63,235 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

R & J Joy INC DBA Joy Engineering 5 insp. Sloat, CA DV Natural Resources, LLC. 5 insp. Trona, CA Pacific Coast Building Products Gladding McBean 5 insp. Lincoln, CA North Valley Rock LLC 5 insp. Corning, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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KG Services
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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 Western Gas Partners, LP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western Gas Partners, LP's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 5 inspections, including 10 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 Western Gas Partners, LP have? ▼
Western Gas Partners, LP has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $61,175.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Gas Partners, LP had? ▼
Western Gas Partners, LP has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-03 and the most recent on 2016-10-18. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Gas Partners, LP? ▼
Western Gas Partners, LP has been assessed $61,175 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $89,450 (a 31.6% reduction).
Does Western Gas Partners, LP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western Gas Partners, LP has 10 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 Western Gas Partners, LP operate in? ▼
Western Gas Partners, LP 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 Western Gas Partners, LP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western Gas Partners, LP ranks #3,815 (the top 5% 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 Western Gas Partners, LP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western Gas Partners, LP's total OSHA penalty of $61,175 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (13.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, HP Traffic Control in Rifle, CO 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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