FLYING A PUMPING SERVICES, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FLYING A PUMPING SERVICES, LLC — a support activities for oil and gas operations facility located at 350841.4 N -980015.4 W, CHICKASHA, OK 73018 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $165,514.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-08-19.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $165,514.00 is more than 28.2× 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 OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 12, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 1, 2025. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $165,514.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Flying A Pumping Services, LLC, underscores a profound breakdown in safety management
This facility's $165,514 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 213112 industry in OK. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,935.
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What OSHA violations was FLYING A PUMPING SERVICES, LLC cited for?
FLYING A PUMPING SERVICES, LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $165,514.00. The inspection opened on 2024-08-19.
How much was FLYING A PUMPING SERVICES, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $165,514.00 against FLYING A PUMPING SERVICES, LLC in CHICKASHA, OK. Average per citation: $165,514.00.
Is FLYING A PUMPING SERVICES, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FLYING A PUMPING SERVICES, LLC has a risk score of 60 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $165,514.00 is above the industry average.