Establishment profile
WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, LLC
8.5 MILES SW OF IRA, IRA, TX, 79527
213111 — Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Summary
WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, LLC has accumulated 20 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $48,228 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,985 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, 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
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $48,228 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 A03 I | 1 | 1 | $9,240 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $5,390 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 B02 | 1 | 1 | $5,390 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $5,390 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B01 | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 E03 VC | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 F | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $3,080 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | $2,310 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $338 | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 C | 1 | 1 | $338 | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 B01 VI | 1 | 1 | $338 | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C04 | 1 | 1 | $338 | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 I | 1 | 1 | $338 | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 C | 1 | 1 | $338 | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
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: 2,985 employers. This establishment has 20 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, 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 WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1999 | BURN,FLAMMABLE LIQUID,FLAMMABLE VAPORS,FIRE,OIL WELL DRILLING,WELL,NATURAL GAS,EXPLOSION,OIL RIG | 3 | 3 | — |
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 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, 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 WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, 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 WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-02 | Complaint | 13 | 12 | $46,200 | |
| 2000-11-02 | Complaint | 7 | 7 | $2,028 | |
| 1999-04-20 | 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 WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, 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 WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, LLC's OSHA violation history?
- WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $48,228 in total penalties.
- How does WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- WEST TEXAS ENERGY SERVICES, LLC operates in the drilling oil and gas wells industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.