State enforcement profile · #23 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in Oklahoma
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oklahoma has 2,737 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 2,821 OSHA inspections and $13.1M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $37.2M in back wages across 1,775 enforcement cases.
- 2,737
- Employers
- 2,821
- Inspections
- $13.1M
- OSHA penalties
- $37.2M
- Back wages
The state in one line
Oklahoma ranks #23 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 5,020 violations cited across 2,821 inspections and $37.2M in wages recovered for workers.
- #23
- of 56 states by penalties
- 1.78
- violations per inspection
- $5K
- avg penalty per employer
- 1,775
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
Oklahoma's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- Oklahoma averages 1.78 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See Oklahoma's single worst-cited employer in full detail. Frontier Integrity Solutions record
- Compare Oklahoma against a similarly-sized state by employer count. Minnesota record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about Oklahoma
Federal workplace enforcement in Oklahoma covers 2,737 employers with 2,821 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 5,020 violations statewide, yielding 1.78 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $13.1M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $5K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $37.2M in back wages across 1,775 cases - an average of $21K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where Oklahoma ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$4,803 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in Oklahoma
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frontier Integrity Solutions Sand Springs | 0 | 0 | $3.9M |
| 2 | Apex Systems - OKC Oklahoma City | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| 3 | Accurate Safety Compliance Oklahoma City | 0 | 0 | $613K |
| 4 | India Palace Tulsa | 0 | 0 | $511K |
| 5 | Big Chief Plant Services, LLC Elk City | 0 | 0 | $511K |
| 6 | Dell Services Federal Government Oklahoma City | 0 | 0 | $408K |
| 7 | Alfa Laval INC. Broken Arrow | 7 | 73 | $390K |
| 8 | Bigtex Trailers Kingston | 3 | 37 | $380K |
| 9 | Dell Federal Systems L.P.-OKC Oklahoma City | 0 | 0 | $377K |
| 10 | Pathway Services Broken Arrow | 0 | 0 | $359K |
| 11 | Nomac Drilling, LLC El Reno | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| 12 | Marathon Oil Oklahoma City | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| 13 | Eagle I Security Oklahoma City | 0 | 0 | $293K |
| 14 | Backyard Energy Services Oklahoma City | 0 | 0 | $253K |
| 15 | CNI Global Solutions LLC Norman | 0 | 0 | $253K |
| 16 | URS Federal Support Services, Inc. Oklahoma City | 0 | 0 | $249K |
| 17 | Wenco Energy Corporation Tulsa | 4 | 65 | $246K |
| 18 | Willbros Government Services (US) LLC Tulsa | 0 | 0 | $242K |
| 19 | McAlester Regional Health Center McAlester | 0 | 0 | $239K |
| 20 | Paragon Industries Inc Sapulpa | 0 | 0 | $239K |
All employers in Oklahoma
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Industries in Oklahoma
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within Oklahoma.
Top Cities in Oklahoma
The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within Oklahoma (of 71 total).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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