This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2014. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Cyclone Drilling Safety Record

Parachute, CO · Mining, Quarrying & Oil/Gas Extraction

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 10/23/2014

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Cyclone Drilling in Parachute, Colorado has 8 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $24,242 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2003 to 2014.

Cyclone Drilling, located in Parachute, Colorado, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 8 violations on file, 6 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $24,242.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

8 Violations
3 Inspections
6 Serious
$24,242 Penalties
Serious?
6 ($21,337)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($2,905)
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2003
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2003
OSHA initially proposed $33,205 in penalties for Cyclone Drilling, later reduced to $24,242 — a 27% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
4 citations $19,000
1910.0023 Ladders
2 citations $3,761
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
1 citation $100
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
1 citation $1,381
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/23/2014 M? Parachute, CO 2 $9,805
08/27/2008 Planned? Parachute, CO 2 $7,000
01/03/2003 Complaint? Parachute, CO 4 $7,437

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