OSHA has inspected Newpark Fluids once in Texas.
The inspection began on Apr 15, 2019 on a referral, in Monahans.
That inspection ended with 2 citation items: 1 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $8,640 and now stand at $5,184, 40% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for mining and oil and gas employers since 2015 is $2,880, and Newpark Fluids averages $5,184 (1 cited inspection).
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $7,577 | $4,546 | Jul 19, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $1,063 | $638 | Jul 19, 2019 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
(b) Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii)
(iii) An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.