Inspection 343537833 OPENED OCT 24, 2018Closed
7435 Us Highway 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606 · Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Petrosmith LLC 5 times in Texas since 2014.
The latest one began on Oct 24, 2018 after a complaint, in Abilene.
Those inspections ended with 2 citation items: 2 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $4,933 and now stand at $3,560, 28% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Petrosmith LLC averages $560 (1 cited inspection).
Petrosmith LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 343414066 OPENED AUG 28, 2018Closed
7435 Uus Hwy 277, Abilene, TX 79606 · Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342804911 OPENED DEC 5, 2017Closed
7435 Us Highway 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606 · Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $933 | $560 | Mar 1, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 339902017 OPENED AUG 12, 2014Closed
Mc El Mcmurray, Merkel, TX 79536 · Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(b) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $4,000 | $3,000 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 339677726 OPENED APR 15, 2014Closed
7435 Us Highway 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606 · Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2020, the Abilene site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 208 workers: 1.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.8 for its industry. Those cases cost 66 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrosmith Equipment LP Abilene · 2020 | 208 | 3 | 1 | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| Petrosmith Abilene · 2017 | 228 | 4 | 3 | 1.2 | 2.8 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3)
(3) Periodic inspection. Complete inspections of the crane shall be performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section, depending upon its activity, severity of service, and environment, or as specifically indicated below. These inspections shall include the requirements of paragraph (j)(2) of this section and in addition, the following items. Any deficiencies such as listed shall be carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(b)
(B) Cylinders shall be handled carefully. Rough handling, knocks, or falls are liable to damage the cylinder, valve or safety devices and cause leakage.
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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.