Establishment profile
EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS
5429 HARTWICK RD., HOUSTON, TX, 77093
423310 — Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS has accumulated 37 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 38 years of recorded history, with $44,400 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 361 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $42,800 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0124 G03 | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Dec 2006 | Dec 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0039 A | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Dec 2006 | Dec 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Dec 2006 | Dec 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 A03 I | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Dec 2006 | Dec 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0124 H04 | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Dec 2006 | Dec 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0124 J03 | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Dec 2006 | Dec 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Dec 2006 | Dec 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 G02 | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Dec 2006 | Dec 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 I | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Dec 2006 | Dec 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 A04 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 N04 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0124 G01 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Dec 2006 | Dec 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C08 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 M05 I | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4233 within TX. Peer group: 361 employers. This establishment has 37 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2006 | BURN,LEAK,EQUIPMENT FAILURE,HOSE,CHEMICAL BURN,SPILL,TANK,CHEMICAL | 3 | 3 | — | |
| Jul 16, 2004 | HEAD,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,MECH MAT HANDLING,STRUCK BY,CONCUSSION,INATTENTIONFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 5429 HARDWICK ROAD · HOUSTON, TX, 77093 | WaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Mar 2004 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-28 | Accident | 19 | 17 | $26,400 | |
| 2005-04-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-07-20 | Accident | 17 | 15 | $18,000 | |
| 1988-05-28 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- EL PASO WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.EL PASO — 1 federal enforcement record
- MCCOY'S MILLWORK DOOR FACILITY #451MCALLEN — 1 federal enforcement record
- FRISCO WHOLESALE LUMBERFRISCO — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS's OSHA violation history?
- EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 37 violations and $44,400 in total penalties.
- How does EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS's safety record compare to its industry?
- EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS operates in the lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panel merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.
- Has EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving EASTEX FOREST PRODUCTS.