OSHA Inspection: DRIL-QUIP, INC.

Issued

2019-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7853.00 · Current $3927.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was free from the recognized hazards of being struck-by which was causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:      2. On or about July 17, 2018 in the pipe fab shop, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while using a below the hook lifting device that was not load tested when installed.    3. On or about July 17, 2018 in the Metallurgy Lab, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating two monorail mounted Coffing hoists that were not load tested when installed.    4. On or about July 17, 2018 in the Metallurgy Lab, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a monorail mounted Budgit hoist that was not load tested when installed.

Issued

2019-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7853.00 · Current $3927.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:       On or about July 17, 2018 at the forge shop employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when utilizing a pedestal grinder which was not securely anchored to the ground.

Issued

2019-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7853.00 · Current $3927.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:      On or about July 17, 2018 at the forge shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards operating a bench grinder that had no work rest.

Issued

2019-01-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    On or about July 17, 2018 at the forge shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards operating a bench grinder that had no safety tongue guard for the abrasive wheel.

Issued

2019-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7853.00 · Current $3927.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:      On or about July 17, 2018 at the general fabrication facility and pipe fabrication facility where there were outlet boxes that was not used in accordance with instructions in the listing or labeling.

Issued

2019-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    On or about July 17, 2018 at the pipe fabrication facility there was an air compressor unit utilizing electrical extension cords going plugged into a nearby wall outlet.

Issued

2019-01-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7853.00 · Current $3927.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT) (STATE HAZARD(S) TO EMPLOYEE(S))    undefined :     29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:      On or about July 17, 2018 at the pipe fabrication shop where four breaker boxes were not labeled to identify each breaker and switch.

Issued

2019-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    On or about July 17, 2018 at the pipe fabrication shop where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using an electrical breaker box that had an unused opening.

Issued

2019-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    On or about July 17, 2018 at the small clad shop where there were exit doors that did not have an exit sign above them.