Establishment profile
ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION
1015 N. YARDLEY, SPOKANE, WA, 99212
213111 — Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Summary
ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 13 years of recorded history, with $250 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 53 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $250 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 8001.4020 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1550.011006 D | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2012 | Dec 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1550.011009 B | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2012 | Dec 2012 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2131 within WA. Peer group: 53 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WA — for ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 3 citations · 1S&S · 3 contractor · $443 proposed / $443 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8870187 | Pend Oreille Mine Pend Oreille, WA contractor: Environmental West Exploration | Mar 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8870189 | Pend Oreille Mine Pend Oreille, WA contractor: Environmental West Exploration | Mar 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8870188 | Pend Oreille Mine Pend Oreille, WA contractor: Environmental West Exploration | Mar 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF SUBSURFACE EXPLORATIONcontract · Last action 2013-08-08$36,700
- Environmental Protection AgencyLICENSED DRILLER FOR STATE OF WASHINGTON IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2013-04-03$13,750
- Department of DefenseTHE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO HAVE ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION, INC. TO PROVIDE SUBSURFACE DRILLING AND SAMPLING SERVICES AT MILL CREEK PROJECT, WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON.contract · Last action 2012-06-08$9,645
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF CONTRACTOR PROVIDED AND OPERATED GEOPROBE RIG FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SOIL AND GRNDWATER SAMPLING; REQ CONTACT: KEVIN KNESEK 208-765-7442contract · Last action 2017-03-23$3,508
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 213111 - DRILLING OIL AND GAS WELLS. Last action: 2017-03-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-16 | Referral | 3 | 1 | $250 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION's OSHA violation history?
- ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 3 violations and $250 in total penalties.
- How does ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- ENVIRONMENTAL WEST EXPLORATION operates in the drilling oil and gas wells industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.