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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Meeker, CO

Zimmerman Equipment Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Zimmerman Equipment Company ranks #60,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,165
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Zimmerman Equipment Company in Meeker, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,165. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Zimmerman Equipment Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Kissner Group in New Castle, DE is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#60,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Zimmerman Equipment Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Zimmerman Equipment Company sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$4,165 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Zimmerman Equipment Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBORETS-WEATHERFORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DOYON DRILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HANSON AGGREGATES PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WW DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CEMEX INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MURFIN DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KS INDUSTRIES LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRES MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DON WESNER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CHALK MOUNTAIN SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MID CONTINENT WELL L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SIERRA AGGREGATE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HALLIBURTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1YAGER MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MI SWACO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MERCER FRASER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BANKSTON CREEK LAND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LANDMARK DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Zimmerman Equipment …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Zimmerman Equipment Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Zimmerman Equipment Company in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Zimmerman Equipment Company ranks #530 at $4,165 current penalty.

How Zimmerman Equipment Company Compares

Zimmerman Equipment Company's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-25

Last Inspection

2012-07-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,083

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,083 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% 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

$4,165

Current Penalty Amount

$4,165

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Zimmerman Equipment Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 2 3.1
Total Penalty $4,165 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,083 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Zimmerman Equipment Company, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,165 here).

Schlumberger INC. $4,200 TX Newpark Drilling Fluids, LLC $4,200 TX Kissner Group $4,200 DE Lucky Services INC $4,219 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Borets-Weatherford 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Doyon Drilling, INC. 2 insp. Prudhoe Bay, AK Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest INC 2 insp. San Diego, CA Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC 2 insp. West Union, WV

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

S & R Roustabout Inc.
Midland, TX
0 inspections $0
Aerion
Dushore, PA
0 inspections $0
Schlumberger INC.
Cleburne, TX
2 inspections $4,200
Newpark Drilling Fluids, LLC
Bryan, TX
2 inspections $4,200
Kissner Group
New Castle, DE
2 inspections $4,200

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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 Zimmerman Equipment Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Zimmerman Equipment Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Zimmerman Equipment Company have? ▼
Zimmerman Equipment Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,165.
How many OSHA inspections has Zimmerman Equipment Company had? ▼
Zimmerman Equipment Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-25 and the most recent on 2012-07-26. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Zimmerman Equipment Company? ▼
Zimmerman Equipment Company has been assessed $4,165 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Zimmerman Equipment Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Zimmerman Equipment Company has 2 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 Zimmerman Equipment Company operate in? ▼
Zimmerman Equipment 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 Zimmerman Equipment Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Zimmerman Equipment Company ranks #60,391 (the lower 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 Zimmerman Equipment Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Zimmerman Equipment Company's total OSHA penalty of $4,165 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kissner Group in New Castle, DE is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $4,200 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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