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OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P. in 2143 N CR 1110, MIDLAND, TX 79706 (NAICS 213112). OSHA activity number 342247525.

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Site address
2143 N CR 1110
City
MIDLAND
State
TX
ZIP
79706
Mailing
P.O. BOX 60340, MIDLAND, TX 79711
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
213112
Employees
4
Ownership type
Private (A)

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.176 B

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Aug 11, 2017
Abate by
Aug 31, 2017
Penalty
Initial $10,864 · Current $6,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse.    Employer did not ensure pipe racks were properly choked exposing employees to struck-by hazards while performing dry pipe inspections at Citation Pipe yard.
Recent events (3)
  • · F (O) $6000
  • · C (S) $10864
  • · Z (S) $10864

1910.138 A

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Aug 11, 2017
Abate by
Aug 31, 2017
Penalty
Initial $1,016 · Current $508 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    On or about April 4, 2017, the employer did not ensure adequate hand protection was used to protect employees from cuts and abrasions hazards when exposed to sharp metal edges and metal burrs while performing EMI inspections to pipes at Citation Pipe yard.
Recent events (3)
  • · F (O) $508
  • · C (O) $1016
  • · Z (O) $1016

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