Since 2019, OSHA inspectors have visited Predator Drilling in Texas 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Feb 4, 2020 after a complaint, in Pecos.
In all, OSHA issued 4 citation items: 3 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $19,608; today they stand at $10,578, 46% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.134 (respiratory protection), 3 times.
Among mining and oil and gas employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $2,866 penalty. Predator Drilling averages $5,289 across 2 cited inspections.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $10,390 | $6,000 | May 15, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.40(a) · Giving injury records to OSHA |
Other-than-serious | $1,262 | $600 | May 15, 2020 | Final |
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $3,978 | $3,978 | Aug 16, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(a) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $3,978 | $0 | Aug 16, 2019 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.40(a)
(a) Basic requirement. When an authorized government representative asks for the records you keep under part 1904, you must provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i)
(1) General requirements. (i) The employer shall select and provide an appropriate respirator based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker is exposed and workplace and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability.
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)
(2) Deep breathing. In a normal standing position, the subject shall breathe slowly and deeply, taking caution so as not to hyperventilate.
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.