New Mexico mining, oil & gas: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to mining, oil & gas establishments in New Mexico over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of mining, oil & gas inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 5(a)(1) | General Duty Clause | 8 | 40% |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 3 | 15% |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 2 | 10% |
| 1910.242 | Hand & Power Tools | 2 | 10% |
| 1910.147 | Lockout/Tagout | 2 | 10% |
| 1904.40 | Producing Injury Records | 2 | 10% |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 2 | 10% |
| 1910.184 | Rigging Slings | 2 | 10% |
| 1904.39 | Severe Injury Reporting | 1 | 5% |
| 1910.140 | Personal Fall Protection | 1 | 5% |
| 1910.145 | Safety Signs & Tags | 1 | 5% |
| 1910.151 | First Aid | 1 | 5% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 2131: 20 inspections
Recently cited mining, oil & gas establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baywater Drilling LLC | Aztec | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $10,115 | $10,115 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 10, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Transcend Drilling Company, Inc. | Loco Hills | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 11, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 8, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Halliburton Energy Services | Loco Hills | Aug 11, 2026 | 2 | $16,554 | $16,554 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 1, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Black Hawk Energy Services | Aztec | Aug 4, 2026 | 2 | $23,176 | $23,176 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| DMC Oilfield Services, LLC | Loco Hills | Jun 18, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Jul 15, 2026Contest deadline ~Jul 13, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Mewbourne Oil Company | Malaga | Jun 5, 2026 | 1 | $49,662 | $17,001 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jul 1, 2026Contested Jul 7, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Liberty Energy Inc. | Carlsbad | May 15, 2026 | 1 | $16,554 | $16,554 | ContestedAbatement due Jun 11, 2026Contested Jun 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Lucky Services, Inc. | Lakewood | May 14, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Aztec Well Servicing | Blanco | Apr 22, 2026 | 3 | $49,662 | $49,662 | OpenAbatement due May 18, 2026Contest deadline ~May 13, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Helmerich and Payne, Inc. | Malaga | Mar 23, 2026 | 1 | $16,554 | $16,554 | Formal settlementAbatement due May 7, 2026Contested Apr 20, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Aegis Chemical Solutions | Jal | Feb 3, 2026 | 1 | $16,554 | $16,554 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Banta Oilfield Services, Inc. | Eunice | Dec 23, 2025 | 2 | $23,176 | $23,176 | ContestedAbatement due Jan 21, 2026Contested Jan 20, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Matador Resources Company | Eunice | Dec 9, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Jan 6, 2026Contested Jan 7, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Pate Trucking Co. Inc. | Eunice | Dec 4, 2025 | 2 | $1,700 | $1,700 | OpenAbatement due Dec 18, 2025Contest deadline ~Dec 26, 2025 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Totem Well Service | Artesia | Nov 24, 2025 | 4 | $39,978 | $27,986 | Formal settlementAbatement due Dec 19, 2025Contested Dec 1, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Citadel Drilling (usa) Ltd. | Eunice | Nov 17, 2025 | 1 | $14,899 | $14,899 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Liberty Energy Inc. | Jal | Nov 6, 2025 | 1 | $16,554 | $16,554 | ContestedAbatement due Dec 4, 2025Contested Dec 5, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Well Water Solutions | Carlsbad | Oct 31, 2025 | 1 | $11,588 | $11,588 | OpenAbatement due Nov 28, 2025Contest deadline ~Nov 24, 2025 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Alliance Energy LLC | Artesia | Oct 30, 2025 | 4 | $30,128 | $30,128 | OpenAbatement due Nov 26, 2025Contest deadline ~Nov 21, 2025 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Hydrostatic Pipe Service, Inc. | Artesia | Oct 30, 2025 | 1 | $5,214 | $3,650 | Informal settlementAbatement due Nov 26, 2025 | osha.gov |
Other industries in New Mexico
Questions
How many mining, oil & gas employers in New Mexico were cited by OSHA?
20 mining, oil & gas inspections in New Mexico had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 13% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in New Mexico mining, oil & gas?
The most-cited standards were Section 5(a)(1) (General Duty Clause), 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication), 1910.132 (PPE General Requirements).
What is the typical penalty for mining, oil & gas employers in New Mexico?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $16,554. Median current penalty: $16,554.