Tier 5 Standard

PERFORMANCE ENERGY SERVICES

📍 TRUE OIL PAD 9-16 CHALK BLUFFS ROAD, CHEYENNE, WY 82009🏭 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237120)📅 2023-01-17
$31,700.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
8/100
Risk Score
397
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PERFORMANCE ENERGY SERVICES — a oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction facility located at TRUE OIL PAD 9-16 CHALK BLUFFS ROAD, CHEYENNE, WY 82009 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $31,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-01-17.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $31,700.00 is more than 8.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237120). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within WY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 9,017 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,367.74.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 February 23, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 21, 2023. 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 $31,700.00 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 $6,340.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Performance Energy Services demonstrated a comprehensive breakdown in fundamental excavation safety protocols, as evidenced by a cluster

Industry Benchmark (WY)

This facility's $31,700 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237120 industry in WY. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,443.

$7,443
State Avg
$31,700
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $7,925.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 23, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $7,925.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 23, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(g)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 23, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $7,925.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 23, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $7,925.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 23, 2023Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in CHEYENNE, WY (Exact Industry)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was PERFORMANCE ENERGY SERVICES cited for?

PERFORMANCE ENERGY SERVICES received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $31,700.00. The inspection opened on 2023-01-17.

How much was PERFORMANCE ENERGY SERVICES fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $31,700.00 against PERFORMANCE ENERGY SERVICES in CHEYENNE, WY. Average per citation: $6,340.00.

Is PERFORMANCE ENERGY SERVICES a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PERFORMANCE ENERGY SERVICES 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 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $31,700.00 is above the industry average.