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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Hays, KS

White Knight Drilling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), White Knight Drilling, LLC ranks #48,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious
$6,440
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

White Knight Drilling, LLC in Hays, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,440. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected White Knight Drilling, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Clearlake Lava, INC. in Clearlake Oaks, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $6,455 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#48,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How White Knight Drilling, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows White Knight Drilling, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$6,440 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 White Knight Drilling, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCADA DRILLING FLUID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STALLION OIL FIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEEPWELL EQUIPMENT R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHWEST CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MARTIN MARIETTA SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARTIN MARIETTA NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DON ROBINSON SAND & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NABORS ALASKA DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SYNERGY OIL & GAS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MPIS ENVIRONMENTAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENERGY DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARL OEDER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIANCE READY MIX INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BELLAIRE OIL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WHITE RIVER SAFETY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALLON PETROLEUM COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FINLEY RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GRANITE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1White Knight Drillin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
White Knight Drilling, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

White Knight Drilling, LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, White Knight Drilling, LLC sits at penalty rank #416 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($6,440 assessed).

How White Knight Drilling, LLC Compares

White Knight Drilling, LLC's 3.50 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-17

Last Inspection

2013-01-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,220

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,220 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$9,200

Current Penalty Amount

$6,440

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,760 from the initial assessment of $9,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How White Knight Drilling, LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric White Knight Drilling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 7 3.1
Total Penalty $6,440 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,220 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for White Knight Drilling, LLC, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,440 here).

Clearlake Lava, INC. $6,455 CA Austin Creek Materials $6,460 CA Hanson Aggregates Mid Pacific, INC $6,405 CA Cactus Drilling Company, LLC $6,381 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

McAda Drilling Fluids, INC. 2 insp. Kingsville, TX Stallion Oil Field Services, LTD. 2 insp. Midland, TX Deepwell Equipment Rentals, LLC 2 insp. Pecos, TX Southwest Contractors 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

JW Trucking LLC
Odessa, TX
0 inspections $0
Clearlake Lava, INC.
Clearlake Oaks, CA
7 inspections $6,455
Austin Creek Materials
Cazadero, CA
4 inspections $6,460
Hanson Aggregates Mid Pacific, INC
Santa Margarita, CA
3 inspections $6,405
Cactus Drilling Company, LLC
Orla, TX
3 inspections $6,381

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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 White Knight Drilling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, White Knight Drilling, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 White Knight Drilling, LLC have? ▼
White Knight Drilling, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,440.
How many OSHA inspections has White Knight Drilling, LLC had? ▼
White Knight Drilling, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-17 and the most recent on 2013-01-17. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for White Knight Drilling, LLC? ▼
White Knight Drilling, LLC has been assessed $6,440 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,200 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does White Knight Drilling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. White Knight Drilling, LLC has 6 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 White Knight Drilling, LLC operate in? ▼
White Knight Drilling, 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 White Knight Drilling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, White Knight Drilling, LLC ranks #48,089 (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 White Knight Drilling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
White Knight Drilling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,440 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Clearlake Lava, INC. in Clearlake Oaks, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $6,455 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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