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OSHA Inspection: HELMERICH & PAYNE DRILLING

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of HELMERICH & PAYNE DRILLING in KING VECTOR WEST STATE 3B 7 MILES SE DIRECTION FROM PECOS, PECOS, TX 79772 (NAICS 213111). OSHA activity number 348138900.

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
KING VECTOR WEST STATE 3B 7 MILES SE DIRECTION FROM PECOS
City
PECOS
State
TX
ZIP
79772
Mailing
1437 SOUTH BOULDER, TULSA, OK 74119
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
13
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.178 P01

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Aug 22, 2025
Abate by
Sep 4, 2025
Penalty
Initial $16,550 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition.  On or about March 24, 2025, drilling pad; a powered industrial truck was used without a windshield.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $16550

1910.334 C02

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Aug 22, 2025
Abate by
Sep 30, 2025
Penalty
Initial $1,594 · Current $1,000 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.334(c)(2): When there was a defect or evidence of damage that could expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service but was used before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe had been.  On or about March 24, 2025, mud tanks; electrical motor control push button switch for the mud mixing control and process agitator 1 were operated while the knobs and/or protective shield of the switch or knobs were damaged.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $1000
  • — Z (O) $1594

1910.303 G02 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 13 exposed
Issued
Aug 22, 2025
Abate by
Sep 30, 2025
Penalty
Initial $11,348 · Current $10,000 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   On or about March 24, 2025, powerhouse skid; live electrical power cords that operate at more than 50 VAC were not guarded by using an approved means.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $10000
  • — Z (S) $11348

1910.305 G02 III

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 2 instances 13 exposed
Issued
Aug 22, 2025
Penalty
Initial $14,188 · Current $10,000 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:.  On or about March 24, 2025, drilling pad; strain relief devices were not effective as to prevent the powered electrical cords pulling directly from the terminals where they connect. 1) "J" box outside the crew mobile home with asset # 3403247. 2) Change House electrical box with loose strain relief connectors (top and middle connectors-Quick fix).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $10000
  • — Z (S) $14188

1910.305 J02 IV

Other-than-serious Gravity 10 1 instance 13 exposed
Issued
Aug 22, 2025
Abate by
Sep 30, 2025
Penalty
Initial $16,550 · Current $10,000 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location.  On or about March 24, 2025, change room; a receptacle installed by the sink was not suitable for the location
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $10000
  • — Z (S) $16550

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