SEARS ROEBUCK & CO
400 MEMORIAL CITY, Houston, TX 77024
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Inspection records
Jun 28, 1993#106617616Jun 28, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#106617616$3,8003 viol.3 violations$3,800 in penalties
Inspection #106617616
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 28, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 1993
- Closed
- Sep 2, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 36
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,750
- Penalties on Record
- $3,800
- Site Address
- 400 Memorial City Way, Houston, TX 77024
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Other | 1 | 10 | $1,350 | $675 | Jul 28, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 23, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 G | Serious | 1 | 37 | $3,150 | $2,000 | Jul 23, 1993 | - | - |
Jun 18, 1991#100755123Jun 18, 1991Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#100755123$9,9008 viol.8 violations$9,900 in penalties
Inspection #100755123
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 18, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 20, 1991
- Closed
- Dec 9, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,900
- Penalties on Record
- $9,900
- Site Address
- 9570 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 5 | 0 | f/cc |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Serious | 2 | 30 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jul 19, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jul 19, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 19, 1987#2397511Aug 19, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#2397511$4808 viol.8 violations$480 in penalties
Inspection #2397511
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 19, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 25, 1987
- Closed
- Sep 23, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 38
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- 11520 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77034
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $480 | $480 | Sep 15, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1987 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1987 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 2, 1987#101088144Jun 2, 1987Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#101088144$07 viol.7 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101088144
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 2, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 4, 1987
- Closed
- Jul 6, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9570 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 1987 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 II | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 1987 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 III | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 1987 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 3 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 9, 1986#100736271Dec 9, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100736271$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100736271
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 9, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 9, 1986
- Closed
- Dec 10, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9570 S.w. Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jun 1, 1983#16846396Jun 1, 1983Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16846396$3502 viol.2 violations$350 in penalties
Inspection #16846396
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 1, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 5, 1983
- Closed
- Sep 16, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $350
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 9570 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 2 | - | $350 | $350 | Jul 9, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1983 | - | - |
Nov 19, 1980#16866154Nov 19, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16866154$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16866154
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 19, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 1980
- Closed
- Nov 19, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 624
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 400 Memorial City, Houston, TX 77024
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
May 3, 1979#16845794May 3, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16845794$2405 viol.5 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #16845794
Dates
- Opened
- May 3, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- May 3, 1979
- Closed
- Aug 3, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 624
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 400 Memorial City, Houston, TX 77024
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C01 | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | May 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C02 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C03 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1979 | - | - |
Dec 4, 1978#16270654Dec 4, 1978Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#16270654$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16270654
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 28, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 119 Oak Place, Houston, TX 77023
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
9 inspections, 1978 to 1993. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.