HOUSTON BROTHERS WATERPROOFING, INC.
940 POPLAR STREET, CINCINNATI, OH 45214 · NAICS 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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Inspection records
Jun 29, 2020#344812052Jun 29, 2020Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#344812052$7,5582 viol.2 violations$7,558 in penalties
Inspection #344812052
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 29, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 29, 2020
- Final Order
- Aug 11, 2020
- Closed
- Sep 30, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 21
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,796
- Penalties on Record
- $7,558
- Site Address
- 1421 Queen City Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45214
- Industry
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.501 Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19260501 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,398 | $3,779 | Aug 13, 2020 | - | Aug 11, 2020 |
| 01002 | 1926.502 Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices OSHA citation code: 19260502 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,398 | $3,779 | Aug 13, 2020 | - | Aug 11, 2020 |
Mar 11, 2009#313011645Mar 11, 2009Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#313011645$5,6005 viol.5 violations$5,600 in penalties
Inspection #313011645
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 2009
- Closed
- Jan 26, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,800
- Penalties on Record
- $5,600
- Site Address
- 100 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Industry
- 238140 Masonry Contractors
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 6 | 0.8933 - 64.3409 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 0.8933 - 64.3409 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 6 | 0.374 - 19.254 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 11 - 17 | % |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.55 Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and Mists OSHA citation code: 19260055 A | Serious | 3 | 3 | $2,800 | $1,000 | Jun 1, 2009 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.55 Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and Mists OSHA citation code: 19260055 B | Serious | 3 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $4,600 | Jun 1, 2009 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 M02 I | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 2009 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 6, 2009 | - | - |
Mar 16, 2005#308656289Mar 16, 2005Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#308656289$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308656289
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 2005
- Closed
- Mar 22, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 12th & Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Industry
- 238140 Masonry Contractors
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Aug 28, 2001#304639875Aug 28, 2001Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#304639875$3,0002 viol.2 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #304639875
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 2001
- Closed
- Nov 27, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 3720 Saint Martins Place, Cincinnati, OH 45211
- Industry
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1926.404 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260404 B01 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Sep 26, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1926.453 Aerial Lifts OSHA citation code: 19260453 B02 V | Serious | 2 | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Sep 26, 2001 | - | - |
Apr 24, 2001#304441090Apr 24, 2001Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#304441090$3005 viol.5 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #304441090
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- May 15, 2001
- Closed
- Jul 19, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 29
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $875
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 940 Poplar Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214
- Industry
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 2 | 0.1405 - 0.2036 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 3 | 0 - 0.045 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 0 |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $875 | $300 | Jul 2, 2001 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 2001 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 18, 2001 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 18, 2001 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 18, 2001 | - | - |
Jun 13, 2000#102465168Jun 13, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102465168$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102465168
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 13, 2000
- Closed
- Jun 13, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 140 West 9th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45211
- Industry
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jul 13, 1995#103378212Jul 13, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103378212$3,0003 viol.3 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #103378212
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 14, 1995
- Closed
- Jul 21, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 4th & Elm Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Industry
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.501 Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19260501 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Jul 19, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.502 Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices OSHA citation code: 19260502 D15 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Jul 19, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.503 Fall Protection - Training Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260503 A02 VIII | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 1995 | - | - |
Nov 29, 1990#103245015Nov 29, 1990Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#103245015$3002 viol.2 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #103245015
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 29, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 1990
- Closed
- Dec 31, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 26
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $420
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 699 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Industry
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.102 Eye and face protection OSHA citation code: 19260102 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $420 | $300 | Dec 14, 1990 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.102 Eye and face protection OSHA citation code: 19260102 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 1990 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
8 inspections, 1990 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
Specialty Trade Contractors, 551,977 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.