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National Oilwell Varco, L.P.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), National Oilwell Varco, L.P. ranks #22,599 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$15,934
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,599
of 99,447 penalized employers

National Oilwell Varco, L.P. in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,934. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected National Oilwell Varco, L.P. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,599 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Flex-Tec, INC. in Byromville, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,936 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#22,599
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How National Oilwell Varco, L.P. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows National Oilwell Varco, L.P. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$15,934 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is National Oilwell Varco, L.P..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBECTON DICKINSON & CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17GRANITE MASTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22LEXICON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PRECISION TEXTILES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE CARLSTAR GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GENERAL SHEET METAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POHL MACHINING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26LMC SLAB AND TILE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CURTISS WRIGHT TARGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOLAR SEAL OF CONNEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CTS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4READY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ECON WELDING & FABRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BLACK LION PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DONNER STEEL WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOBIS NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FORGED METALS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6National Oilwell Var…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
National Oilwell Varco, L.P. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

National Oilwell Varco, L.P. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, National Oilwell Varco, L.P. sits at penalty rank #10,738 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($15,934 assessed).

How National Oilwell Varco, L.P. Compares

National Oilwell Varco, L.P.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-28

Last Inspection

2017-05-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,967

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $7,967 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$19,918

Current Penalty Amount

$15,934

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,984 from the initial assessment of $19,918. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How National Oilwell Varco, L.P. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric National Oilwell Varco, L.P. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $15,934 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,967 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for National Oilwell Varco, L.P., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,934 here).

Niitakaya USA INC. $15,935 CA Flex-Tec, INC. $15,936 GA Imperial Marble Corporation $15,930 IL Valley Pallet and Crating, LLC $15,939 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Becton Dickinson & CO. 2 insp. Holdrege, NE Granite Masters, INC. 2 insp. Suwanee, GA Lexicon, INC. 2 insp. Armorel, AR Precision Textiles INC. 2 insp. Totowa, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gulf Coast Repair & Machine Shop, INC.
Corpus Christi, TX
4 inspections $15,935
Niitakaya USA INC.
Montebello, CA
2 inspections $15,935
Flex-Tec, INC.
Byromville, GA
2 inspections $15,936
Lab 33
Winston Salem, NC
0 inspections $0
Noah Kim Fashion Inc.
New York, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use National Oilwell Varco, L.P.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is National Oilwell Varco, L.P. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, National Oilwell Varco, L.P.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does National Oilwell Varco, L.P. have? ▼
National Oilwell Varco, L.P. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,934.
How many OSHA inspections has National Oilwell Varco, L.P. had? ▼
National Oilwell Varco, L.P. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-28 and the most recent on 2017-05-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for National Oilwell Varco, L.P.? ▼
National Oilwell Varco, L.P. has been assessed $15,934 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,918 (a 20.0% reduction).
What industry does National Oilwell Varco, L.P. operate in? ▼
National Oilwell Varco, L.P. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326122). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does National Oilwell Varco, L.P. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, National Oilwell Varco, L.P. ranks #22,599 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does National Oilwell Varco, L.P.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
National Oilwell Varco, L.P.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,934 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flex-Tec, INC. in Byromville, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,936 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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