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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 2425 S.W. 36 ST., SAN ANTONIO, TX 78237 (NAICS 326122). OSHA activity number 342288040.

What this inspection record means

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Site address
2425 S.W. 36 ST.
City
SAN ANTONIO
State
TX
ZIP
78237
Mailing
2425 S.W. 36 ST., SAN ANTONIO, TX 78237
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
326122
Employees
3000
Ownership type
Private (A)

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.147 C04 II

Other-than-serious 4 instances 10 exposed
Issued
Sep 26, 2017
Abate by
Oct 16, 2017
Penalty
Initial $12,675 · Current $10,140 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):    (a) Building 2, Winding Machine 51: On or about April 28, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a caught in hazard from while removing the shaft assembly that did not have specific procedures to eliminate the hydraulic pressure from the winding machine.        (b) Building 2, Winding Machine 52: On or about April 28, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a caught in hazard from while removing the shaft assembly that did not have specific procedures to eliminate the hydraulic pressure from the winding machine.        (c) Building 2, Winding Machine 53: On or about April 28, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a caught in hazard from while removing the shaft assembly that did not have specific procedures to eliminate the hydraulic pressure from the winding machine.        (d) Building 2, Winding Machine 54: On or about April 28, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a caught in hazard from while removing the shaft assembly that did not have specific procedures to eliminate the hydraulic pressure from the winding machine.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $10140
  • · Z (S) $12675

1910.147 C06 II

Other-than-serious 4 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Sep 26, 2017
Abate by
Oct 16, 2017
Penalty
Initial $7,243 · Current $5,794 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that the periodic inspections had been performed. The certification shall identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection:    Building 2, Winding Machine 51, 52, 53, 54: On or about April 28, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employees were exposed to the unexpected release of energy without having appropriate instructions on how to render the winding machines inoperative before performing any servicing or maintenance.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $5794
  • · Z (S) $7243

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