Establishment profile
MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC
SITE #EN009 MERCUR, UT, FAIRFIELD, UT, 84013
213111 — Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Summary
MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 4 years of recorded history, with $500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 39th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 134 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $500 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAC R614-1-5.B.1 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 2131 within UT. Peer group: 134 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC. 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 MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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 MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in UT — for MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC, 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 MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC 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. 8 citations · 2S&S · 8 contractor · $13,771 proposed / $13,771 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9901916 | Kennecott Keystone Underground Salt Lake, UT contractor: Major Drilling America | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,699 | $5,699 |
| 9907172 | Trixie Utah, UT contractor: Major Drilling America | Jan 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,361 | $3,361 |
| 9725716 | Kennecott Keystone Underground Salt Lake, UT contractor: Major Drilling America | Feb 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| 9725705 | Kennecott Keystone Underground Salt Lake, UT contractor: Major Drilling America | Feb 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| 9906983 | Kennecott Keystone Underground Salt Lake, UT contractor: Major Drilling America | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $797 | $797 |
| 5053277 | Kennecott Keystone Underground Salt Lake, UT contractor: Major Drilling America | Oct 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $642 | $642 |
| 9901919 | Kennecott Keystone Underground Salt Lake, UT contractor: Major Drilling America | Jul 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $346 | $346 |
| 5050974 | Kennecott Keystone Underground Salt Lake, UT contractor: Major Drilling America | Jun 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $226 | $226 |
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 MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC. 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 MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-23 | Accident | 1 | — | $500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC 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 MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC's OSHA violation history?
- MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $500 in total penalties.
- How does MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- MAJOR DRILLING AMERICA INC operates in the drilling oil and gas wells industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.