BASIC ENERGY SERVICES LP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BASIC ENERGY SERVICES LP — a support activities for oil and gas operations facility located at SWSE, SEC 15, TN 49N, R 78 W TEAR DROP FEDERAL 34-15E-4978SH, BUFFALO, WY 82834 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-01-09.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 1.7 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 12.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $35,000.00 is more than 6.0× the national average of $5,862.45 for facilities in the Mining sector (NAICS 213112). This sector encompasses 7,019 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $41.1M.
State Context: Within WY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 9,017 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,367.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 4, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 29, 2015. Of the 5 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $35,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $7,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Basic Energy Services LP following the 2015 inspection reveals a high-risk
This facility's $35,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 213112 industry in WY. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,553.
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What OSHA violations was BASIC ENERGY SERVICES LP cited for?
BASIC ENERGY SERVICES LP received 5 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,000.00. The inspection opened on 2015-01-09.
How much was BASIC ENERGY SERVICES LP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $35,000.00 against BASIC ENERGY SERVICES LP in BUFFALO, WY. Average per citation: $7,000.00.
Is BASIC ENERGY SERVICES LP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BASIC ENERGY SERVICES LP has a risk score of 9 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations facilities is $5,862.45. This facility penalty of $35,000.00 is above the industry average.