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OSHA Inspection: PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY, LLC

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY, LLC in DR. STATE WIISE UNIT 1 WELL #0426WA, VAN HORN, TX 79855 (NAICS 213111). OSHA activity number 347131351.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
DR. STATE WIISE UNIT 1 WELL #0426WA
City
VAN HORN
State
TX
ZIP
79855
Mailing
10713 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N, SUITE 800, HOUSTON, TX 77064
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
213111
Employees
3778
Ownership type
A

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.28 B05 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 1 1 instance 14 exposed
Issued
Jan 26, 2024
Abate by
Feb 27, 2024
Penalty
Initial $6,913 · Current $6,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a runway or similar walkway is protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by a guardrail system.   On the Flowline Skid Area: On or about November 28, 2023, employees engaged in drilling operations were exposed to fall hazards over 4 feet while utilizing walking-working surfaces with damage to the guardrail system.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $6000
  • — Z (S) $6913

1910.303 B02

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jan 26, 2024
Abate by
Feb 27, 2024
Penalty
Initial $1,294 · Current $1,000 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  Dog House: On or about November 28, at Rig #284, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in the following instances.   a) A relocatable power tap was permanently secured to the wall and not used or installed in accordance with the instructions included in the listing or labeling.   b) A coffee pot, microwave, and cell phone charger were plugged in directly to an ACP Relocatable Power Tap and not used in accordance with the instructions included in the listing or labeling.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $1000
  • — Z (O) $1294

1910.305 B01 II

Other-than-serious 1 instance 14 exposed
Issued
Jan 26, 2024
Abate by
Feb 27, 2024
Penalty
Initial $1,294 · Current $1,000 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii):Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  Rig Manager Trailer: On or about November 28, 2023, employees engaged in drilling operations were exposed to electrical shock hazards due to having unused opening at the bottom of an electrical panel box.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $1000
  • — Z (O) $1294

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