CAPSTAR DRILLING

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CAPSTAR DRILLING — a mining facility located at HWY 18 S. OF HOBBS, LEA COUNTY, HOBBS, NM 88240 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-04-19.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,200.00 is 28% below the national average of $5,862.45 for facilities in the Mining sector (NAICS 213111). This sector encompasses 7,019 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $41.1M.

State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 91th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 July 27, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 29, 2005. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,200.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.