This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1980. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Empire Drilling Safety Record

Bowman, ND

F

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

Last inspected 11/26/1980

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Empire Drilling in Bowman, North Dakota has 10 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 2 classified as serious and $1,350 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Empire Drilling, located in Bowman, North Dakota, was last inspected by OSHA in 1980. 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 $1,350.

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
$1,350 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($0)
Serious?
2 ($1,350)
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
2 citations
1910.0024 OSHA Standard
2 citations
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
1 citation $630
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
1 citation
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/26/1980 Complaint? Bowman, ND 10 $1,350

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