Establishment profile
PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP
JONES 11 #2H, DENVER CITY, TX, 79323
213111 — Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Summary
PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 25 years of recorded history, with $2,700 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,991 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP appears in OSHA workplace safety and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
33% 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. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $2,700 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C03 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 II | 1 | 1 | $900 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 E | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 E03 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 2131 within TX. Peer group: 2,991 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP. 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 PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2000 | CHEST,CLEARANCE,WORK RULES,OIL WELL DRILLING,CAUGHT BETWEEN,STRUCK BY,TONGS,OIL RIGFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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 PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP. 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 PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2020-02-14. Most recent: 2020-02-14. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-16 | Planned | 10 | 8 | $2,700 | |
| 2003-09-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-09-02 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
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 PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP 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 PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP's OSHA violation history?
- PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $2,700 in total penalties.
- How does PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP's safety record compare to its industry?
- PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP operates in the drilling oil and gas wells industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.
- Has PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving PATTERSON DRILLING COMPANY LP.