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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Bentonia, MS

W.S. Red Hancock INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), W.S. Red Hancock INC. ranks #4,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty86% serious
$55,781
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,380
of 99,447 penalized employers

W.S. Red Hancock INC. in Bentonia, MS 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: $55,781. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected W.S. Red Hancock INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #4,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, J & M Energy Services in Monahans, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#4,380
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 W.S. Red Hancock INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows W.S. Red Hancock INC. runs far above peers (12.3x 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

$55,781 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 ($55,781) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $55,781 $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 W.S. Red Hancock INC..

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W.S. Red Hancock INC. 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.

W.S. Red Hancock INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, W.S. Red Hancock INC. sits at penalty rank #30 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($55,781 assessed).

How W.S. Red Hancock INC. Compares

W.S. Red Hancock INC.'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 far above peers (12.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-07-29

Last Inspection

2024-09-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,891

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $27,891 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

1

Willful

14.3% 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

$196,886

Current Penalty Amount

$55,781

Penalty Reduction

71.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $141,105 from the initial assessment of $196,886. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How W.S. Red Hancock INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric W.S. Red Hancock INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 7 3.1
Total Penalty $55,781 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,891 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for W.S. Red Hancock INC., both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($55,781 here).

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC $55,419 AK Pumpco Energy Services, INC. $56,430 TX US Mine Corporation $54,095 CA KC Midstream Solutions, LLC $57,670 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mills Well Service, INC. 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Bellaire Oil CO. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Landmark Drilling, LLC 2 insp. Dighton, KS Chalk Mountain Services of Texas LLC 2 insp. San Antonio, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Shanks Logging
Carlsbad, NM
0 inspections $0
MCADA Drilling Fluids Incorporated
Kingsville, TX
0 inspections $0
UTEC Survey
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
Nikiski, AK
11 inspections $55,419
J & M Energy Services
Monahans, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 W.S. Red Hancock INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, W.S. Red Hancock INC.'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 W.S. Red Hancock INC. have? ▼
W.S. Red Hancock INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,781.
How many OSHA inspections has W.S. Red Hancock INC. had? ▼
W.S. Red Hancock INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-07-29 and the most recent on 2024-09-20. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for W.S. Red Hancock INC.? ▼
W.S. Red Hancock INC. has been assessed $55,781 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $196,886 (a 71.7% reduction).
Does W.S. Red Hancock INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. W.S. Red Hancock INC. has 6 serious violations, 1 willful 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 W.S. Red Hancock INC. operate in? ▼
W.S. Red Hancock INC. 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 W.S. Red Hancock INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, W.S. Red Hancock INC. ranks #4,380 (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 W.S. Red Hancock INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
W.S. Red Hancock INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $55,781 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (12.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, J & M Energy Services in Monahans, TX 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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