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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1621722.015 - Felix Eduardo Romero Merino
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Felix Eduardo Romero Merino
8624 Garth Rd.
Baytown, TX 77521
Mailing Address:
7502 Glenbrae St., Houston, TX 77061
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/13/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1946269 | ||
| Inspection | 1623888 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,064 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,064 |
| Current Penalty | $14,064 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,064 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 02/21/2023 | 02/27/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 02/21/2023 | 02/27/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100138 A | 02/21/2023 | 02/27/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100242 A | 02/21/2023 | 02/27/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 8:45 a.m. on September 13, 2022, an employee was cutting tree branches inside a trailer with a chainsaw when the chainsaw struck the side of the trailer causing it to kick back and strike the employee in the face and neck. The employee suffered lacerations to his face and neck and died.
Keywords: Chain Saw, Cutting, Face, Kick Back, Laceration, Neck, Struck Against, Struck By, Trailer, Tree Limb, Wall
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1621722.015 | 19 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |