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

Unit Drilling Safety Record

Watford City, 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 10/31/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Unit Drilling in Watford City, North Dakota has 7 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 3 classified as serious and $23,203 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Unit Drilling, located in Watford City, 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 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 $23,203.

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
1 Inspections
3 Serious
$23,203 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($9,845)
Serious?
3 ($13,358)
OSHA initially proposed $44,825 in penalties for Unit Drilling, later reduced to $23,203 — a 48% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0023 Ladders
2 citations $10,740
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
1 citation
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
1 citation $3,740
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
1 citation $3,300
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
1 citation $2,805
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/31/2011 Planned? Watford City, ND 7 $23,203

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