OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  On or about March 26, 2013, employee(s) were exposed to being caught in the chain and sprocket and/or receiving an electrical shock where energy control (lockout/tagout) procedures were not developed for machines and equipment with multiple energy sources such as, but not limited to the Sub Arc machine.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure lockout tagout procedures for multiple energy source equipment are developed.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    On or about March 26, 2013, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control (lockout tagout) procedures, exposing employees to the hazards associated with the release of stored energy.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure periodic inspections of the energy control (lockout tagout) program is conducted.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:   On or about March 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that training was provided to employees on the energy control (lockout/tagout) program where employees are performing maintenance and service on machines, exposing employees to the hazards associated with the release of stored energy.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure training is provided on the energy control (lockout/tagout) program.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  On or about March 26, 2013, in the supply shop, the rotating chuck on the Craftsman 2 HP, 20 inch drill press was not guarded, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in rotating parts.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all rotating parts are guarded.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:   On or about March 26, 2013, in the mechanic shop, the work rest on the right side of the Ryobi bench grinder was measured with a gap of approximately 7/8  inch to 3 /4 inch and the left side measured approximately 1/2 inch, exposing the employees to the hazard of being caught in the rotating wheel.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the work rests are adjusted to one eighth inch.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   On or about March 26, 2013, in the mechanic shop, the gap between the tongue guard on the right side and the wheel on the Ryobi bench grinder measure approximately 3/8 inch, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the material they are grinding when operating the bench grinder.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that tongue guards on grinders are adjusted to one fourth inch.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):     On or about March 26, 2013, in the supply shop, the horizontal pulleys on the Bridgeport vertical mill were not guarded, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the belts and pulleys.        Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all belts and pulleys are guarded.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven -7 feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:     On or about March 26, 2013, in the supply shop, the horizontal belts on the Bridgeport vertical mill were not guarded, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the belts and pulleys.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all horizontal belts are guarded.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains that were seven (7) or less feet from the floor or platform were not enclosed:   On or about March 26, 2013, at the Sub Arc location, employees were cleaning around the Sub Arc machine where a chain and sprocket were not guarded, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the chain and sprocket.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each chain and sprocket are guarded.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i:     On or about May 22, 2013, in the outside test area (heater treaters), employees are using compressed air to clean the area that measured over 100 psi, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by compressed air.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that compressed air is reduced below 30 psi.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   a) On or about March 26, 2013, in the ASME department, the receptacle box had the knockout plug missing. This receptacle box was being used by a 175,000 BTU, heater. Employee(s) are exposed to an electrical shock hazard.   b) On or about March 26, 2013, in the ASME department, the disconnect box labeled 120/208 volts was missing two breakers. Employee(s) are exposed to an electrical shock hazard.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all knockout covers are in place and that all missing breakers covers are replaced with blanks.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:   On or about March 26, 2013, in the ASME department, a 120-V extension cord was ran through a cutout in the steel wall to power the heater outside, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure extension cords are not ran through walls.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location:     On or about March 26, 2013, in the Class 1, Division 1 fiberglass room near the acetone storage area, the vapor cap on the explosion proof receptacle was missing, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.         Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all vapor caps on electrical outlets are secured.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting face piece respirator were not annually fit tested:   On or about March 26, 2013, in the fiberglass and paint department, the employer did not conduct annual fit testing on employees that are required to wear respirators, exposing employees to inhalation hazards.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure all employee(s) required to wear respirators are provided an annual respirator fit test.