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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Ness City, KS

Western Well Service, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Well Service, LLC. ranks #37,246 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$9,282
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,246
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western Well Service, LLC. in Ness City, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,282. 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 Well Service, LLC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,246 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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, Southern States Oil Productions LLC in Shreveport, LA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#37,246
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Western Well Service, LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Western Well Service, 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

$9,282 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 Western Well Service, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEVON ENERGY CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KUUKPIK DRILLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STALLION OIL FIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ENVIRONMENTAL SOIL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A TEICHERT & SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTH COUNTY SAND AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VULCAN MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PETRO MECHANICAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CALMAT CO DBA VULCAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0QEP ENERGY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PETROLEUM PRODUCING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRADEN DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ENSIGN US DRILLING (…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEPE LE'PEW OILFIELD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R. DIRECTIONAL DRILL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HALLIBURTON BAROLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROAD RUNNER SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNITED DRILLING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALLISON MARINE CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Western Well Service…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Western Well Service, LLC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Well Service, LLC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Western Well Service, LLC. ranks #301 at $9,282 current penalty.

How Western Well Service, LLC. Compares

Western Well Service, LLC.'s 2.00 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-06-16

Last Inspection

2022-06-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,641

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,641 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$18,232

Current Penalty Amount

$9,282

Penalty Reduction

49.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,950 from the initial assessment of $18,232. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Western Well Service, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 4 3.1
Total Penalty $9,282 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,641 $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 Well Service, LLC., both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,282 here).

PDC Energy, INC. $9,221 TX Oil Dri Corporation of America $9,205 CA Rocky Mountain Rod INC $9,194 WY HI-Grade Materials CO. $9,175 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Devon Energy Corporation 2 insp. Geary, OK Kuukpik Drilling LLC 2 insp. Nikiski, AK Stallion Oil Field Services, LTD. 2 insp. Pecos, TX Environmental Soil Recovery Limited 2 insp. West Branch, MI

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Got Safety?
San Angelo, TX
0 inspections $0
Southern States Oil Productions LLC
Shreveport, LA
0 inspections $0
Nov Appco (National Oilwell Varco)
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
LeClair Operating, LLC
Abilene, TX
0 inspections $0
PDC Energy, INC.
Pecos, TX
3 inspections $9,221

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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 Well Service, LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western Well Service, LLC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Western Well Service, LLC. have? ▼
Western Well Service, LLC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,282.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Well Service, LLC. had? ▼
Western Well Service, LLC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-06-16 and the most recent on 2022-06-21. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Well Service, LLC.? ▼
Western Well Service, LLC. has been assessed $9,282 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,232 (a 49.1% reduction).
Does Western Well Service, LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western Well Service, 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 Western Well Service, LLC. operate in? ▼
Western Well Service, LLC. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213111). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Western Well Service, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western Well Service, LLC. ranks #37,246 (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 Western Well Service, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western Well Service, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,282 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 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, Southern States Oil Productions LLC in Shreveport, LA 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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