City record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

Bell Cal/OSHA Inspections

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.,

Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection of employers in Bell since 2000: 73 inspections, 205 citations, $361,600 in penalties, newest first.

Every Cal/OSHA and federal OSHA inspection of a California workplace opened since 2000: 238,466 inspections of 122,854 employers, 447,188 citations, $586,238,760 in penalties, 5,717 deaths investigated.

Cal/OSHA inspections in Bell at a glance

Employers in Bell account for 73 Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections since 2000, 59 of which produced citations (81%): 205 citations, 61 serious, $361,600 in penalties after appeals, and 5 worker deaths investigated. In the last 12 months 3 inspections opened. The industries inspected most here are Transportation and Warehousing (19), Accommodation and Food Services (10), Public Administration (8).

All inspections, newest first

73 inspections. Click a date for the citations.

EmployerOpenedWhyResultPenalty
Dept. of Defense - UsnAug 6, 2026Planned2 citations 1 serious0
U.S. Postal ServiceApr 15, 2026Complaintno citations0
Perrin Bernard Supowitz LLCJan 14, 2026Accident1 citation 1 serious$8,435
W A Rasic Construction Company IncDec 7, 2024Fatality or catastrophedeath 2 citations 1 serious$18,280
U.S. Postal ServiceJun 5, 2024Planned5 citations 1 serious$36,073
U.S. Postal ServiceJun 5, 2024Planned1 citation$672
Food Forward IncMay 14, 2024Accident1 citation$450
U.S. Postal ServiceOct 3, 2022Plannedno inspection made0
Patten Reserve CenterOct 3, 2022Planned5 citations 4 serious0
Perrin Bernard Supowitz LLCApr 9, 2019Unprogrammed related2 citations 1 serious$18,000
San Marcos de Leon Transport, Inc.Apr 9, 2019Accident1 citation$185
U.S. Postal ServiceMar 7, 2019Planned5 citations 2 serious 2 repeat$85,000
Voa Inc.Feb 7, 2019Planned5 citations 1 serious$4,860
Diana's Mexican Food Products, Inc.Feb 7, 2019Planned3 citations 1 serious$1,860
World Famous GrillFeb 6, 2019Planned5 citations 2 serious$16,895
Las Palmitas Fresh Fruit Inc.Feb 6, 2019Planned6 citations 2 serious$15,175
La Costa RestaurantFeb 6, 2019Planned5 citations 1 serious$5,440
Perrin Bernard Supowitz LLCOct 26, 2017Complaint2 citations$980
Custom Building ProductsMar 23, 2017Planned2 citations$750
Shoe City 2010 IncNov 3, 2016Follow-up4 citations 1 serious$3,500
MKZ Investments, Inc.Jun 24, 2016Accident4 citations 1 serious$16,620
MKZ Investments, Inc.Jun 24, 2016Accidentopen, no citations yet0
U.S. Postal ServiceMay 10, 2016Complaint2 citations 2 serious$14,000
City of BellNov 24, 2015Complaint2 citations$300
City of BellOct 12, 2015Complaint3 citations$2,060
Shoe City 2010 IncSep 1, 2015Referral7 citations$4,875
MKZ Investments, Inc.Feb 27, 2015Planned6 citations 1 serious$10,700
Hanyang Food IncOct 31, 2014Referral8 citations$2,800
U.S. Army 63rd Regional Support CommandOct 9, 2014Complaint1 citation 1 serious0
County of Los Angeles Dept of Public Social ServicJun 24, 2014Complaintno citations0
Unique Imports and Exports LLCApr 8, 2014Complaint8 citations$975
P & J Hospital Inc dba Bell Convalescent HospitalDec 10, 2013Planned1 citation$150
U.S. Postal ServicesAug 9, 2013Complaint3 citations 2 serious 1 repeat$14,300
California Beverage Marketing CorporationAug 30, 2012Accidentdeath 2 citations 1 serious$10,885
U.S. Postal ServiceDec 27, 2011Referraldeath no citations0
Southern California EdisonNov 4, 2011Accident1 citation$560
Pacific Bell Telephone CompanyJul 1, 2011Complaint1 citation0
U.S. Postal ServiceDec 22, 2010Complaint2 citations$3,000
U.S. Postal ServiceSep 17, 2010Complaint1 citation 1 serious$1,083
California Army National Guard - FMSAug 24, 2010Planned9 citations 7 serious0
Westside Wholesale IncJul 9, 2010Complaint4 citations$820
Lovin' Enterprises, Inc. dba Dreamgirl InternationApr 23, 2010Accident2 citations$560
U.S. Postal Service BellApr 12, 2010Complaint3 citations 1 serious$1,625
U.S. Postal ServiceDec 1, 2009Complaint13 citations 11 serious$13,617
Benjamin MaganaJun 1, 2009Accident5 citations 1 serious$1,100
Custom Building ProductsMar 26, 2009Accident2 citations 1 serious$4,050
Allied Blending & Ingredients IncOct 21, 2008Accident3 citations 1 serious$2,850
Argus Contracting, LPJul 14, 2008Follow-upno inspection made0
U.S. Postal ServiceJul 1, 2008Complaint5 citations 2 serious$1,700
U.S. Postal ServiceJul 1, 2008Complaintno citations0
U.S. Postal ServiceJul 1, 2008Complaintno citations0
Bell City Police DepartmentJan 9, 2008Complaintno citations0
The DragonDec 27, 2007Follow-up3 citations 3 repeat$1,800
Argus Contracting, LPAug 27, 2007Accidentdeath 2 citations 2 serious$12,600
Argus Contracting, LPAug 24, 2007Accidentdeath no citations0
La Fresh Cut, Inc.Mar 29, 2007Accident6 citations 1 serious$6,940
Preferred PersonnelMar 29, 2007Unprogrammed relatedno citations0
Miami ResturantMar 4, 2006Planned1 citation$85
The DragonMar 3, 2006Planned8 citations 2 serious$3,660
Golden PandaMar 3, 2006Planned2 citations$170
Taqueria JaliscoMar 3, 2006Planned1 citation$85
U.S. Postal ServiceAug 22, 2005Complaintno citations0
Bell Test Only CenterDec 20, 2004Accident8 citations$2,025
Affiliated Temporary HelpAug 11, 2004Unprogrammed relatedno citations0
LAUSD Bell High SchoolNov 3, 2003Complaint2 citations$750
Himolene Inc.Apr 11, 2003Programmed otherno citations0
Custom Building ProductsJul 30, 2002Complaint5 citations 2 serious$3,270
Strong IncMay 8, 2002Complaint2 citations 1 serious$1,150
Pacific Companion ManufactureNov 8, 2001Complaint5 citations 1 serious$2,005
Custom Building ProductsMay 29, 2001Accident2 citations$1,500
Harrison-Nichols CO.Apr 24, 2001Accident1 citation$375
LAUSD Bell High SchoolSep 20, 2000Complaint1 citation0
U.S. Postal ServiceMar 29, 2000Complaint1 citation0

Largest penalties in Bell

EmployerInspectionsCitationsPenaltiesDeathsLatest
U.S. Postal Service1535$155,1451Apr 15, 2026
Perrin Bernard Supowitz LLC35$27,4150Jan 14, 2026
MKZ Investments, Inc.310$27,3200Jun 24, 2016
W A Rasic Construction Company Inc12$18,2801Dec 7, 2024
World Famous Grill15$16,8950Feb 6, 2019
Las Palmitas Fresh Fruit Inc.16$15,1750Feb 6, 2019
U.S. Postal Services13$14,3000Aug 9, 2013
Argus Contracting, LP32$12,6002Jul 14, 2008
California Beverage Marketing Corporation12$10,8851Aug 30, 2012
Custom Building Products411$9,5700Mar 23, 2017
Shoe City 2010 Inc211$8,3750Nov 3, 2016
La Fresh Cut, Inc.16$6,9400Mar 29, 2007
The Dragon211$5,4600Dec 27, 2007
La Costa Restaurant15$5,4400Feb 6, 2019
Voa Inc.15$4,8600Feb 7, 2019
Allied Blending & Ingredients Inc13$2,8500Oct 21, 2008
Hanyang Food Inc18$2,8000Oct 31, 2014
City of Bell25$2,3600Nov 24, 2015
Bell Test Only Center18$2,0250Dec 20, 2004
Pacific Companion Manufacture15$2,0050Nov 8, 2001

Rules cited most in Bell

By year opened

YearInspectionsWith citationsCitationsPenaltiesDeaths
2026323$8,4350
2024449$55,4751
2022215$00
20198832$147,4150
2017224$1,7300
20164310$34,1200
20154418$17,9350
20144317$3,7750
2013224$14,4500
2012112$10,8851
2011322$5601
20106621$7,0880
20093320$18,7670
2008628$4,5500
20075311$21,3402
20064412$4,0000
2005100$00
2004218$2,0250
2003212$7500
2002227$4,4200
2001338$3,8800
2000222$00

Your rights when the hazard is real in Bell

You can report it, and the employer may not touch you for it. Any worker can file a confidential complaint with the nearest Cal/OSHA district office, by phone, online or in writing, and can ask that the employer not be told who complained. Firing, demoting, cutting hours, threatening or otherwise punishing a worker for a safety complaint, for reporting an injury, for testifying or for asking for a Cal/OSHA inspection is unlawful retaliation under Labor Code 6310; a complaint to the Labor Commissioner's Retaliation Complaint Investigation unit must be filed within one year, and a civil lawsuit is also available.

You can refuse work that would violate a safety standard and create a real and apparent hazard to you or your coworkers, and the employer may not retaliate for that refusal (Labor Code 6311). Say why in writing if you can, name the rule or the hazard, and keep a copy.

Every employer must have a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (Title 8, section 3203), train workers on the hazards of their jobs, provide protective equipment at no cost, and give workers access to the exposure and medical records that concern them. Outdoor workplaces need a heat illness plan with water, shade and rest (section 3395); indoor ones above 82 degrees need the indoor rule (section 3396); and since July 2024 nearly every employer needs a workplace violence prevention plan (Labor Code 6401.9).

An injury itself is a workers' compensation claim, handled separately from anything on this page. What this firm handles is the employment side: the retaliation, the firing after the injury report, the wage and hour problems that usually travel with an unsafe workplace. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, California inspections opened through Oct 27, 2026. County is assigned from the worksite ZIP code. Back to the safety tracker.

About this data: Records come from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement datasets (inspection, violation, accident and accident injury tables), which carry Cal/OSHA's state-plan inspections alongside federal ones. We load every inspection of a California worksite opened since January 1, 2000 and refresh it weekly. Employer names, addresses and industry codes are as the inspecting office recorded them; similar names are grouped where they clearly refer to the same employer. A citation can be reduced, vacated or withdrawn on appeal, and an inspection can stay open for months, so a record can change. Penalties shown as "current" reflect the latest status in the federal file. This page is public information about the employer's regulatory record, not legal advice and not a statement that any person was harmed or any law broken beyond what the record states.

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