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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1578599.015 - National Oilwell Varco
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
National Oilwell Varco
3770 Pollok Dr.
Conroe, TX 77303
Mailing Address:
3770 Pollok Dr., Conroe, TX 77303
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332996/Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/16/2022
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 05/25/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1865915 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,396 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,396 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,698 | $0 | $5,698 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19100212 A01 | 04/28/2022 | 05/17/2022 | $5,698 | $11,396 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on February 12, 2022, an employee was loading a part into CNC SL75 (mach # 808) The employee's thumb was caught in a nip point created when the auto clamping chuck jaws prematurely activated (closed) through unintended contact with the foot controlled actuation pedal. The employee sustained a partial amputation of the right thumb and was hospitalized to treat these injuries.
Keywords: Foot pedal, Lathe, Nip Point, Partial Amputation, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1578599.015 | 45 | M | Hospitalized injury | Lathe and turning machine operators |