City record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

Carmel Cal/OSHA Inspections

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

Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection of employers in Carmel since 2000: 100 inspections, 228 citations, $251,665 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 Carmel at a glance

Employers in Carmel account for 100 Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections since 2000, 66 of which produced citations (66%): 228 citations, 52 serious, $251,665 in penalties after appeals, and 1 worker death investigated. In the last 12 months 6 inspections opened. The industries inspected most here are Construction (48), Accommodation and Food Services (11), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services (7).

All inspections, newest first

100 inspections. Click a date for the citations.

EmployerOpenedWhyResultPenalty
Luis Espinola EspinolaAug 31, 2026Complaintopen, no citations yet0
Claudio Ortiz Design Group, Inc.May 12, 2026Accidentno citations0
Jc's Painting & Coatings, Inc.Jan 29, 2026Accident1 citation$305
CG General Builders IncJan 14, 2026Complaintno citations0
Crosswalk ConstructionDec 15, 2025Accident2 citations 1 serious$6,575
Santa Lucia Preserve Housing, LLCOct 28, 2025Accident1 citation$420
Hyatt CorporationNov 4, 2024Accident5 citations 2 serious$42,120
Pedro Lopez AN IndividualFeb 15, 2023Planned1 citation 1 serious$2,025
Fischer Construction, Inc.Feb 15, 2023Planned2 citations 1 serious$1,750
SV Landscaping Inc.Feb 15, 2023Planned1 citation$175
Craven Landscaping, Inc.Feb 9, 2023Complaint5 citations 1 serious$3,825
Tope's Tree Service, Inc.Oct 27, 2022Accident5 citations 2 serious$15,600
The Santa Lucia Preserve CompanyFeb 15, 2022Accident3 citations 1 serious$23,800
Carmel Development CompanyApr 15, 2021Fatality or catastrophedeath 6 citations 1 serious$17,460
South Bay Tree Care, Inc.May 19, 2020Accident4 citations$2,020
Central Bay Roofing, Inc.Mar 13, 2020Accident6 citations$1,500
Stocker & Allaire, Inc.Oct 16, 2019Planned5 citations 3 serious$10,875
J.L. Dibenedetto, Inc.Oct 16, 2019Planned4 citations 3 serious$2,800
The Santa Lucia Preserve CompanyMar 29, 2019Accident3 citations$2,400
Sunset Cultural Center, Inc.Feb 22, 2019Accident2 citations 1 serious$17,700
3w Builders, Inc.Jul 26, 2018Planned5 citations 2 serious$6,150
Level V Construction, Inc.Jul 26, 2018Planned10 citations 6 serious$5,660
Garnero Construction Inc.Jul 26, 2018Planned6 citations 2 serious$5,550
Coulter Homes, Inc.Jul 26, 2018Planned2 citations$350
Douglas Mack AN IndividualJul 19, 2018Planned6 citations 4 serious$11,300
Mark Holman AN IndividualJul 19, 2018Planned6 citations 3 serious$5,070
Max Builders Inc.Jul 19, 2018Planned4 citations 2 serious$4,500
Lewis BuildersJul 19, 2018Plannedno citations0
Patrick Torrey AN IndividualJul 18, 2018Planned4 citations 1 serious$2,700
Paul Godina AN IndividualJul 18, 2018Planned4 citations$1,000
Jewese, Inc.Jul 18, 2018Planned3 citations$525
Jed Wheeler AN IndividualJul 18, 2018Planned2 citations$500
Northern CA Congregational Retirement Homes, Inc.Feb 1, 2018Accident3 citations 1 serious$7,350
D & S Painting, Inc.Aug 31, 2017Accident4 citations 1 serious$7,185
Thomas H. George ConstructionJul 14, 2016Complaint2 citations$300
Davey Tree Surgery CompanyJun 2, 2016Accident1 citation0
Douglas CampbellJun 25, 2015Planned4 citations 3 serious$2,800
Sousa Inc.Jun 25, 2015Planned4 citations 1 serious$2,100
Wilfred William BullockJun 25, 2015Plannedno citations0
Starr Construction, Inc.Jan 23, 2015Planned5 citations 3 serious$2,035
AR Gutter & Sheet Metal Inc.Jan 23, 2015Planned2 citations$675
Lynell IgnacioJan 23, 2015Planned2 citations$525
Kristopher KusyJan 23, 2015Plannedno citations0
Santana Paving and Grading Inc.Jan 23, 2015Plannedno citations0
Dennis C. WardJan 23, 2015Plannedno citations0
Cesar ResendizJan 22, 2015Planned5 citations 1 serious$3,900
Salinas Valley Roofing, Inc.Jan 22, 2015Planned3 citations 1 serious$1,925
Martin SouzaJan 22, 2015Plannedno citations0
Matthew MontielJan 22, 2015Plannedno citations0
The Santa Lucia Preserve CompanyDec 19, 2014Complaint4 citations$2,995
The Santa Lucia Preserve CompanyDec 19, 2014Unprogrammed related3 citations$1,680
Carmel Valley RanchMar 7, 2014Accidentno citations0
Serendipity FarmSep 20, 2013Accidentno inspection made0
Jamie Collins dba Serendipity FarmsAug 7, 2013Planned5 citations$1,135
Inago, Inc.Jun 16, 2011Complaintno citations0
The Carmel FoundationMay 25, 2011Planned6 citations$1,050
Con-Way FreightFeb 8, 2011Complaintno citations0
Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repair Inc.Feb 2, 2011Accidentno citations0
Suburban PropaneDec 1, 2010Accidentno citations0
Salinas Valley Roofing, Inc.Jun 29, 2010Complaint4 citations 1 serious$3,675
Safeway StoreJun 29, 2010Accidentno citations0
Enviro International Inc.Jun 2, 2010Complaintno inspection made0
Carmel High SchoolMay 26, 2010Complaintno citations0
Lobos Properties, Inc. dba Lobos LodgeMar 3, 2010Complaintno citations0
Safeway, Inc.Oct 29, 2009Complaint1 citation$800
Carmel High SchoolJul 27, 2009Complaintno inspection made0
Rancho Canada Golf Club, Inc.Feb 10, 2009Complaintno citations0
Advantage Products, Inc.Nov 10, 2008Accident2 citations$900
Carmel Valley RanchOct 10, 2008Accident1 citation$375
Tom Whyte Construction, Inc.May 8, 2008Accidentno citations0
Dr. John J. Eisinger, DDS, Inc.Jan 29, 2008Complaint1 citation$150
Dr. Gary D. Palma, DDSJan 15, 2008Complaintno citations0
Dr. Chad W. Cassady, DDS, MSDec 17, 2007Complaint2 citations 1 serious$950
Monterey County Symphony Association, Inc.Oct 5, 2007Complaint1 citation$250
Carmel Mission InnApr 12, 2007Accidentno citations0
Pennisi ConstructionMar 21, 2007Accidentno citations0
Hernandez Custom BuildersAug 4, 2006Complaint6 citations$1,750
Bistro 211Apr 13, 2006Planned5 citations$75
RG Burgers, Inc.Apr 13, 2006Planned3 citations0
HanagasaApr 12, 2006Planned4 citations$705
The CottageApr 12, 2006Planned4 citations$605
Tommy WokApr 12, 2006Planned4 citations$525
Dominguez ConstructionFeb 14, 2006Accidentno inspection made0
L'auberge CarmelJan 3, 2006Complaint1 citation$200
Garcia Concrete ConstructionDec 22, 2005Accident3 citations$5,100
Pine Cone RealtyJul 14, 2005Unprogrammed related2 citations0
Knapp HardwareJan 25, 2005Complaintno citations0
Arthur R. AlberechtApr 28, 2004Accidentno citations0
Chris Tescher ConstructionApr 21, 2004Accident3 citations 2 serious$3,235
Wildwood Aquatech Pools, Inc.Sep 9, 2003Complaintno inspection made0
Crossroads Shopping VillageJul 21, 2003Accidentno citations0
Driskill ConstructionJan 23, 2003Complaint2 citations$345
Green Valley LandscapeJan 22, 2003Unprogrammed related2 citations$270
TNT Painting & Decorating, IncJan 22, 2003Unprogrammed related1 citation0
Burkleo RoofingDec 27, 2001Accident6 citations$1,120
Nine WestJun 29, 2001Complaint7 citations$225
Carmel Fire DepartmentJun 25, 2001Complaintno citations0
Lance ShopeJun 20, 2000Accidentno citations0
Carmel High SchoolMar 28, 2000Complaintno citations0
Hunt Brothers ConstructionMar 15, 2000Accident2 citations$100

Largest penalties in Carmel

EmployerInspectionsCitationsPenaltiesDeathsLatest
Hyatt Corporation15$42,1200Nov 4, 2024
The Santa Lucia Preserve Company413$30,8750Feb 15, 2022
Sunset Cultural Center, Inc.12$17,7000Feb 22, 2019
Carmel Development Company16$17,4601Apr 15, 2021
Tope's Tree Service, Inc.15$15,6000Oct 27, 2022
Douglas Mack AN Individual16$11,3000Jul 19, 2018
Stocker & Allaire, Inc.15$10,8750Oct 16, 2019
Northern CA Congregational Retirement Homes, Inc.13$7,3500Feb 1, 2018
D & S Painting, Inc.14$7,1850Aug 31, 2017
Crosswalk Construction12$6,5750Dec 15, 2025
3w Builders, Inc.15$6,1500Jul 26, 2018
Level V Construction, Inc.110$5,6600Jul 26, 2018
Salinas Valley Roofing, Inc.27$5,6000Jan 22, 2015
Garnero Construction Inc.16$5,5500Jul 26, 2018
Garcia Concrete Construction13$5,1000Dec 22, 2005
Mark Holman AN Individual16$5,0700Jul 19, 2018
Max Builders Inc.14$4,5000Jul 19, 2018
Cesar Resendiz15$3,9000Jan 22, 2015
Craven Landscaping, Inc.15$3,8250Feb 9, 2023
Chris Tescher Construction13$3,2350Apr 21, 2004

Rules cited most in Carmel

By year opened

YearInspectionsWith citationsCitationsPenaltiesDeaths
2026411$3050
2025223$6,9950
2024115$42,1200
2023449$7,7750
2022228$39,4000
2021116$17,4601
20202210$3,5200
20194414$33,7750
2018131255$50,6550
2017114$7,1850
2016223$3000
201513725$13,9600
2014327$4,6750
2013215$1,1350
2011416$1,0500
2010614$3,6750
2009311$8000
2008534$1,4250
2007423$1,2000
20068727$3,8600
2005325$5,1000
2004213$3,2350
2003535$6150
20013213$1,3450
2000312$1000

Your rights when the hazard is real in Carmel

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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