PANHANDLE OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANIES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PANHANDLE OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANIES, INC. — a support activities for oil and gas operations facility located at 3300 W. ANNIE SCHEER RD., GARDEN CITY, KS 67846 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $46,457.60. The inspection case was opened on 2024-03-28.
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 $46,457.60 is more than 7.9× 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 KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 12, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 6, 2024. 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 $46,457.60 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 $9,291.52 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $46,458 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 213112 industry in KS. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,883.
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What OSHA violations was PANHANDLE OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANIES, INC. cited for?
PANHANDLE OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANIES, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $46,457.60. The inspection opened on 2024-03-28.
How much was PANHANDLE OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANIES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $46,457.60 against PANHANDLE OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANIES, INC. in GARDEN CITY, KS. Average per citation: $9,291.52.
Is PANHANDLE OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANIES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PANHANDLE OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANIES, INC. has a risk score of 11 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 $46,457.60 is above the industry average.