RANGER ENERGY SERVICES, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RANGER ENERGY SERVICES, LLC — a support activities for oil and gas operations facility located at WILSON CREEK UNIT 69, RIG #5545 2500 COUNTY ROAD 9, MEEKER, CO 81641 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $319,058.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-06-30.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $319,058.00 is more than 54.4× 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 CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 December 23, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 29, 2024. Of the 4 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 $79,764.50 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 Ranger Energy Services, LLC, following the June 2022 inspection, reveals
This facility's $319,058 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 213112 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,498.
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What OSHA violations was RANGER ENERGY SERVICES, LLC cited for?
RANGER ENERGY SERVICES, LLC received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $319,058.00. The inspection opened on 2022-06-30.
How much was RANGER ENERGY SERVICES, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $319,058.00 against RANGER ENERGY SERVICES, LLC in MEEKER, CO. Average per citation: $79,764.50.
Is RANGER ENERGY SERVICES, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RANGER ENERGY SERVICES, LLC has a risk score of 27 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $319,058.00 is above the industry average.