This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Direct Petroleum Exploration Safety Record

Cheyenne Wells, 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 06/17/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Direct Petroleum Exploration in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado has 7 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 3 classified as serious and $5,750 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2007 to 2008.

Direct Petroleum Exploration, located in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. 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 7 violations on file, 3 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,750.

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.

7 Violations
2 Inspections
3 Serious
$5,750 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($2,000)
Serious?
3 ($3,750)
1910.0027 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
OSHA initially proposed $6,750 in penalties for Direct Petroleum Exploration, later reduced to $5,750 — a 15% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,000
1910.0027 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,875
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
1 citation $875
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
1 citation $2,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/17/2008 Planned? Cheyenne Wells, CO 3 $3,750
04/20/2007 Planned? Cheyenne Wells, CO 4 $2,000

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