NABORS DRILLING USA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NABORS DRILLING USA, INC. — a drilling oil and gas wells facility located at RIG 161, ROAD 344 OFF HWY 201, SIDNEY, MT 59270 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-06-27.
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 $1,000.00 is 83% 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 MT, this facility's penalty places it at the 66th percentile among 9,480 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,110.71.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 18, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 26, 2007. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,000.00 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.
This facility's $1,000 penalty is higher than 40% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 213111 industry in MT. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,587.
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What OSHA violations was NABORS DRILLING USA, INC. cited for?
NABORS DRILLING USA, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,000.00. The inspection opened on 2007-06-27.
How much was NABORS DRILLING USA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,000.00 against NABORS DRILLING USA, INC. in SIDNEY, MT. Average per citation: $333.33.
Is NABORS DRILLING USA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NABORS DRILLING USA, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Drilling Oil and Gas Wells facilities is $5,862.45. This facility penalty of $1,000.00 is below the industry average.