SAN ANTONIO, TX —
OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO in 2425 SW 36TH ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78237 (NAICS 326122). OSHA activity number 348434960.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO
- Site address
- 2425 SW 36TH ST
- City
- SAN ANTONIO
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78237
- Mailing
- 2425 SW 36TH ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78237
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 326122
- Employees
- 120
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.135 A01
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 6, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $9,457 · Current $4,729 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects. On or about Aug 12, 2025, employees were utilizing overhead cranes to lift and transport a steel mandrel without utilizing head protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $4728.5
- — Z (S) $9457
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2025
- Abate by
- Feb 3, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $11,823 · Current $5,912 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Instance A: On or about August 12, 2025, employees were exposed to unguarded chain drive nip points located on the Mandrel Extraction machine. Instance B: On or about August 12, 2025, employees were exposed to unguarded nip points located on the Mandrel cleaning / pipe forming machine. Instance C: On or about August 12, 2025, employees were exposed to unguarded rotating parts located on the Band saw. Instance D: On or about August 12, 2025, employees were exposed to unguarded chain drive nip points located on the Tail Stock Grinder
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5911.5
- — Z (S) $11823
1910.305 G01 IV
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 6, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $7,093 · Current $3,547 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(b). On or about Aug 12, 2025, employees were utilizing flexible cords run through holes in walls.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $3546.5
- — Z (S) $7093
1910.334 A01
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $7,093 · Current $3,547 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1): Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation. On or about Aug 12, 2025, employees were utilizing portable flexible cords that were hung in a fashion that could cause damage to the outer jacket or insulation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $3546.5
- — Z (S) $7093
1904.40 A
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $2,364 · Current $1,182 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.40(a):The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours. On or about Aug 12, 2024, the employer did not provide OSHA logs within four business hours of CHSO request.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1182
- — Z (O) $2364
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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 348434960.
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