PECOS, TX —
OSHA Inspection: NORAM DRILLING COMPANY
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of NORAM DRILLING COMPANY in 16.9 MILES SE DIRECTION FROM ORLA, PECOS, TX 79772 (NAICS 213111). OSHA activity number 344413422.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- NORAM DRILLING COMPANY
- Site address
- 16.9 MILES SE DIRECTION FROM ORLA
- City
- PECOS
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79772
- Mailing
- 8400 N. SAM HOUSTON PKWY., WEST SUITE 120, HOUSTON, TX 77064
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 213111
- Employees
- 220
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.134 G01 I A
- Issued
- Apr 9, 2020
- Abate by
- Apr 21, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,145 · Current $6,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not prohibit the growth of facial hair of employees using tight fitting face piece respirators which would prevent a seal between the face piece and the face: On or about October 23, 2019; employer did not ensure employees on location were clean shaven while working on a known Hydrogen Sulfide Field. This condition exposed employees to health hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $6000
- — Z (S) $12145
1910.178 M02
- Issued
- Apr 9, 2020
- Abate by
- May 5, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,145 · Current $6,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2): Persons were allowed to stand or pass under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck, either loaded or empty: On or about October 23, 2019, at Rig #30, while re-positioning walking platforms the employer allowed employees to work and/or pass under the elevated portion of a GEHL RS8-42 all-terrain forklift and its load. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and/or crushing hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $6000
- — Z (S) $12145
1910.305 G01 IV C
- Issued
- Apr 9, 2020
- Abate by
- Apr 21, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,848 · Current $4,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were run through doorways, windows, floors, or similar openings. On or about October 23, 2019, in the parts trailer, a flexible electrical cord (AWG12 120V. black cord) was pinched between a heavy metal door. Employees were exposed to the hazard of electrical shock.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $4500
- — Z (S) $8848
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Apr 9, 2020
- Abate by
- Apr 21, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $827 · Current $500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling. On or about October 23, 2019, in the Dog House, at Rig #30, a coffee pot and microwave were plugged in directly to a Belkin Relocatable Power Tap. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $500
- — Z (O) $827
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 344413422.
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