Establishment profile
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL
134 WICKWIRE WAY, TOWANDA, PA, 18848
Operated by Weatherford International plc · 1 of 54 establishments
213112 — Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Summary
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 13 years of recorded history, with $17,250 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 433 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $17,250 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 II | 1 | 1 | $3,750 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $3,750 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 D03 I | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E01 | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 I | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 D02 | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 G07 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2131 within PA. Peer group: 433 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in PA — for Weatherford International plc, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Weatherford International plc operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 10 citations · 4S&S · 10 contractor · $1,344 proposed / $1,344 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8007733 | Emerald Mine No 1 Greene, PA contractor: Weatherford International, LLC | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 8007671 | Emerald Mine No 1 Greene, PA contractor: Weatherford International, LLC | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8007670 | Emerald Mine No 1 Greene, PA contractor: Weatherford International, LLC | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8007666 | Emerald Mine No 1 Greene, PA contractor: Weatherford International, LLC | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8007732 | Emerald Mine No 1 Greene, PA contractor: Weatherford International, LLC | Jul 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8007731 | Emerald Mine No 1 Greene, PA contractor: Weatherford International, LLC | Jul 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8007683 | Emerald Mine No 1 Greene, PA contractor: Weatherford International, LLC | Apr 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8007669 | Emerald Mine No 1 Greene, PA contractor: Weatherford International, LLC | Mar 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8007668 | Emerald Mine No 1 Greene, PA contractor: Weatherford International, LLC | Mar 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8007667 | Emerald Mine No 1 Greene, PA contractor: Weatherford International, LLC | Mar 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
Independent monitor required. First case: 2013-11-26. Most recent: 2013-11-26. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal prosecution case file
Federal corporate prosecution records from the University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry. DPA = Deferred Prosecution Agreement; NPA = Non-Prosecution Agreement; both are pre-trial settlements where the defendant accepts terms but avoids conviction. Monitor = court-appointed compliance oversight, usually 2-5 years. 2 cases · 1 required a monitor · $135,178,256 in penalties / restitution.
| Case | Date | Disposition | Crime | Jurisdiction | Total payment | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weatherford International Ltd. | Nov 2013 | DP 24-mo agreement | FCPA | USDOJ - Criminal Division - Fraud Section | $87,178,256 | Yes |
Weatherford International Ltd. | Nov 2013 | DP 24-mo agreement | Import / Export | Texas - Southern | $48,000,000 | No |
Source: University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry (maintained by Prof. Brandon L. Garrett, Duke University). The registry has no state or jurisdiction-of-incorporation field on the company side, so same-name employers in different states may mis-attribute -- verify against the source case documents when precision matters.
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-01 | Complaint | 10 | 9 | $17,250 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL is one of 54 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Weatherford International plc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Weatherford International plc across all 54 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in support activities for oil and gas operations within PA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- PRINCIPLE ENTERPRISES, LLCCANTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- SHALLENBERGER CONSTRUCTION, INC.CONNELLSVILLE — 3 federal enforcement records
- ENERGY TRANSPORTATION, LLCWASHINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- WEST PENN ENERGY SERVICES, LLCSHELOCTA — 2 federal enforcement records
- COMTECH INDUSTRIES, INC.SPRINGVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- Intertech SecurityPittsburgh — 2 federal enforcement records
- EUREKA RESOURCES, LLCWILLIAMSPORT — 2 federal enforcement records
- Appellation Pre-FabMontoursville — 2 federal enforcement records
- KRYPTONITE ENERGY SERVICES LLCWASHINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Weatherford International plc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- Weatherford InternationalMuncy, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.LEETSDALE, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- WEATHERFORD ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEMS, INC.GREENVILLE, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.,RIO VISTA, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
- WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.HOUSTON, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONALALEX, OK — 1 federal enforcement record
- Weatherford InternationalWilliston, ND — 1 federal enforcement record
- WEATHERFORD ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEMS, INC.LONGVIEW, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, LLCELK CITY, OK — 1 federal enforcement record
- WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONALBARSTOW, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Weatherford International plc locationsParent rollup
- Support Activities for Oil and Gas OperationsAll employers in this industry
- Employers in PAState-wide enforcement data
- Support Activities for in PAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Weatherford International plc, which operates 54 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL's OSHA violation history?
- WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 10 violations and $17,250 in total penalties.
- How does WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL's safety record compare to its industry?
- WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL operates in the support activities for oil and gas operations industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.8.