Establishment profile
PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC
N32.5553 W-104.091, EDDY COUNTY, CARLSBAD, NM, 88220
213111 — Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Summary
PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC has accumulated 20 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 29 years of recorded history, with $46,559 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 509 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
64% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 18 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $46,559 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 2 | 2 | $500 | Jan 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 I | 2 | 2 | $500 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 G05 | 1 | 1 | $15,442 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0028 B01 I | 1 | 1 | $15,442 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 F | 1 | 1 | $2,625 | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0026 C03 I | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 9000.5 A | 1 | 1 | $975 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $825 | Oct 2011 | Oct 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0307 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 A04 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 C01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
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 NM. Peer group: 509 employers. This establishment has 20 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC. 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-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2023 | Electrocuted,UnconsciousnessFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Jul 8, 2011 | ABDOMEN,DRILL OPERATOR,EQUIPMENT OPERATOR,MECH MAT HANDLING,STRUCK BY,TONGSFatality | 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 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 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-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC. 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-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC. 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-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-12 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 2 | 2 | $30,884 | |
| 2011-09-28 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $825 | |
| 2011-07-11 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | |
| 2007-03-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-04-12 | Planned | 6 | 5 | $4,875 | |
| 2005-04-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-09-09 | Planned | 6 | 5 | $2,475 | |
| 2004-09-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-09-08 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-09-07 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $500 | |
| 1997-02-26 | Planned | 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-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC's OSHA violation history?
- PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $46,559 in total penalties.
- How does PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC operates in the drilling oil and gas wells industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.
- Has PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC.