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TEJAS UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, L.L.C.
$64,540
penalties
5
viol.
3
insp.

TEJAS UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, L.L.C.

W LITTLE YORK & EMPIRE CENTRAL DR, HOUSTON, TX 77040NAICS 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

Inspections
3
Nov 2007 to Jan 2013 · 2 safety, 1 health
Violations
5
across 3 inspections
Penalties on record
$64,540
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 3Willful 0Repeat 1Other 1

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Inspection records

Jan 31, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#338704844$4,0001 viol.

Inspection #338704844

Dates

Opened
Jan 31, 2013
Closing Conference Date
Jan 31, 2013
Final Order
Mar 12, 2013
Closed
Jul 8, 2013

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
117

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$5,000
Penalties on Record
$4,000
Site Address
145 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007
Industry
237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

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 (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.652
Excavations - Protection of Employees
OSHA citation code: 19260652 B02
Other11$5,000$4,000Feb 22, 2013-Mar 12, 2013
Dec 4, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#337675029$59,2902 viol.

Inspection #337675029

Dates

Opened
Dec 4, 2012
Closing Conference Date
Dec 17, 2012
Final Order
Jan 23, 2013
Closed
Feb 21, 2013

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
4

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
1 serious, 1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$59,290
Penalties on Record
$59,290
Site Address
3500 Center, Houston, TX 77007
Industry
238910 Site Preparation 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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.651
Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260651 J02
Serious12$5,390$5,390Jan 12, 2013-Jan 23, 2013
020011926.652
Excavations - Protection of Employees
OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01
Repeat12$53,900$53,900Jan 12, 2013-Jan 23, 2013
Nov 20, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311491732$1,2502 viol.

Inspection #311491732

Dates

Opened
Nov 20, 2007
Closing Conference Date
Nov 20, 2007
Closed
Dec 19, 2007

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
40

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$1,250
Penalties on Record
$1,250
Site Address
W Little York & Empire Central Dr, Houston, TX 77040
Industry
237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1926.652
Excavations - Protection of Employees
OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01
Serious24$1,250$1,250Dec 4, 2007--
01001B1926.652
Excavations - Protection of Employees
OSHA citation code: 19260652 G01 III
Serious24$0$0Dec 4, 2007--
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About these records

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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.

Standards cited

1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees4 citations · $59,150
1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements1 citation · $5,390

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer1.7
Industry average1.6
Penalties per inspection
This employer$21,513
Industry average$2,254

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, 70,290 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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