This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2011. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Cyclone Drilling Safety Record

Ray, ND · 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 10/29/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Cyclone Drilling in Ray, North Dakota has 10 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 2 classified as serious and $27,400 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Cyclone Drilling, located in Ray, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2011. 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 10 violations on file, 2 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $27,400.

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.

10 Violations
1 Inspections
2 Serious
$27,400 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($13,400)
Serious?
2 ($14,000)
OSHA initially proposed $50,900 in penalties for Cyclone Drilling, later reduced to $27,400 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
1 citation $5,500
1910.0334 OSHA Standard
1 citation
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
1 citation $3,500
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
1 citation $2,200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/29/2011 Programmed Related? Ray, ND 10 $27,400

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