BAYTOWN, TX —
OSHA Inspection: FELIX EDUARDO ROMERO MERINO
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of FELIX EDUARDO ROMERO MERINO in 8624 GARTH RD., BAYTOWN, TX 77521 (NAICS 561730). OSHA activity number 346217227.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- FELIX EDUARDO ROMERO MERINO
- Site address
- 8624 GARTH RD.
- City
- BAYTOWN
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77521
- Mailing
- 7502 GLENBRAE ST., HOUSTON, TX 77061
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 561730
- Employees
- 2
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Feb 21, 2023
- Abate by
- Feb 27, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). On or about September 13, 2022, an employee was exposed to laceration hazards while using a chain saw without the employer having assessed the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) to include hand, leg, eye, and face protection.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4688
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Feb 21, 2023
- Abate by
- Feb 27, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. On or about September 13, 2022, an employee was exposed to hazards from flying debris while using a chain saw without appropriate eye or face protection such as a face shield and safety glasses.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.138 A
- Issued
- Feb 21, 2023
- Abate by
- Feb 27, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. On or about September 13, 2022, an employee was exposed to laceration hazards while using a chain saw without using gloves.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4688
1910.242 A
- Issued
- Feb 21, 2023
- Abate by
- Feb 27, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(a):Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition. On or about September 13, 2022, an employee was exposed to a laceration hazard while operating a chain saw whose chain brake had been removed or broken off.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4688
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 346217227.
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