MOE WELL SERVICE, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MOE WELL SERVICE, LLC — a support activities for oil and gas operations facility located at THUNDERBIRD 25-36 1H NENE 25-154-99, WILLISTON, ND 58801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-04-04.
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 $25,200.00 is more than 4.3× 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 ND, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 7,285 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,884.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 September 30, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 25, 2013. Of the 6 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 $25,200.00 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 $4,200.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Moe Well Service, LLC reveals a troubling pattern of systemic safety failures characteristic
This facility's $25,200 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 213112 industry in ND. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,423.
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What OSHA violations was MOE WELL SERVICE, LLC cited for?
MOE WELL SERVICE, LLC received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,200.00. The inspection opened on 2013-04-04.
How much was MOE WELL SERVICE, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,200.00 against MOE WELL SERVICE, LLC in WILLISTON, ND. Average per citation: $4,200.00.
Is MOE WELL SERVICE, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MOE WELL SERVICE, LLC has a risk score of 8 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 $25,200.00 is above the industry average.