City record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

Fortuna Cal/OSHA Inspections

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

Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection of employers in Fortuna since 2000: 148 inspections, 263 citations, $183,810 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 Fortuna at a glance

Employers in Fortuna account for 148 Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections since 2000, 96 of which produced citations (65%): 263 citations, 35 serious, $183,810 in penalties after appeals, and 2 worker deaths investigated. In the last 12 months 3 inspections opened. The industries inspected most here are Construction (52), Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (25), Manufacturing (13).

All inspections, newest first

148 inspections, page 1 of 2. Click a date for the citations.

EmployerOpenedWhyResultPenalty
J&g Lawn and GardenSep 22, 2026Complaintopen, no citations yet0
Ralibertos Investments LLCMar 2, 2026Referral3 citations$2,625
Fortuna Family MedicineJan 26, 2026Complaintno citations0
Kramer Properties, Inc.Jul 1, 2025Follow-up1 citation$465
Diamond DrywallJul 1, 2025Referral1 citation$175
Eureka Ready Mix Concrete CO., Inc.Jun 2, 2025Plannedno inspection made0
Beacom Construction COAug 28, 2024Referral2 citations$900
Mercer Fraser CompanyAug 21, 2024Accident1 citation 1 serious$18,000
Eureka Ready Mix Concrete CO., Inc.Aug 7, 2024Plannedno inspection made0
Eureka Ready Mix Concrete CO., Inc.Aug 7, 2024Plannedno inspection made0
C & K Market, Inc.Jan 30, 2024Accident1 citation$685
Mercer Fraser CompanyNov 29, 2023Referral1 citation$225
Eureka Fortune, Inc.Nov 29, 2023Complaintno citations0
Porter & Sons Painting & Construction IncNov 28, 2023Referral2 citations$175
R A O Construction CO IncJun 14, 2023Referral1 citation$550
SJL Construction Inc.Jun 14, 2023Referralno citations0
City of FortunaMay 10, 2023Planned20 citations 3 serious$14,955
Myers & Sons Construction LLCMar 11, 2023Referral1 citation0
QSR West Inc.Dec 7, 2022Complaint3 citations$900
Redwood Empire Roofing IncAug 22, 2022Referral2 citations$1,120
A & I Roofing, Inc.Aug 22, 2022Referralno citations0
Eureka Ready Mix Concrete CO., Inc.Jun 17, 2022Planned3 citations$445
Eureka Ready Mix Concrete CO., Inc.Jun 17, 2022Planned1 citation0
Wendt Construction CO., Inc.Sep 27, 2021Referral1 citation$335
Fleming PlasteringSep 22, 2021Follow-up2 citations$390
Eel River Transportation and SalvageJun 10, 2021Fatality or catastrophedeath 2 citations 1 serious$13,800
Hygro LLCSep 5, 2020Referral1 citation$165
Humboldt Exotics, LLCJul 13, 2020Referral3 citations$580
City of FortunaJan 31, 2020Referral1 citation$275
Mapleservice IncorporatedOct 17, 2019Planned1 citation$250
Chambers Logging Company Inc.Sep 9, 2019Accident2 citations$4,060
George OwsleySep 9, 2019Referral2 citations$325
Glissman Excavating IncSep 4, 2019Planned1 citation 1 serious$4,050
R G Goolsby Const ServicesDec 6, 2018Referral1 citation$195
O'Reilly Auto PartsOct 24, 2018Complaint1 citation$300
Eureka Ready Mix Concrete CO., Inc.Oct 3, 2018Planned1 citation 1 repeat$1,200
Mercer Fraser CompanyOct 2, 2018Accident4 citations 1 serious$20,430
Providence St. Joseph HealthSep 25, 2018Complaintno citations0
Straight Edge PaintingOct 17, 2017Planned2 citations$610
Kaline Construction Property ServicesAug 23, 2017Referral1 citation$525
Humboldt Auction Yard Inc.Jul 11, 2017Accidentno citations0
R A O Construction CO IncJun 9, 2017Follow-upno citations0
Foster Dairy FarmsApr 7, 2017Accident1 citation$280
A F Builders IncNov 22, 2016Referral1 citation$325
T Schneider Enterprises IncorporatedAug 11, 2016Referral2 citations$200
Redi-Rents, Inc.Jun 15, 2016Referral2 citations$900
R A O Construction CO IncJun 9, 2016Referral1 citation$195
Del Biaggio Construction, Inc.Jun 9, 2016Accidentno citations0
NST DevelopmentJun 2, 2016Referral1 citation$130
Wendt Construction CO., Inc.Jun 2, 2016Referralno citations0
ED Cook Concrete Construction, Inc.Jun 2, 2016Referralno citations0
Del Biaggio Construction, Inc.May 19, 2016Referral1 citation 1 serious$2,025
Chambers Logging Company Inc.May 17, 2016Accident1 citation$6,000
Mercer Fraser CompanyApr 13, 2016Follow-upno citations0
Eel River Disposal Company, IncMar 15, 2016Planned2 citations$260
Eel River Disposal Company, IncDec 1, 2015Accident3 citations$1,505
Eureka Ready Mix Concrete CO., Inc.Oct 16, 2015Planned4 citations$370
Mercer Fraser CompanyOct 15, 2015Planned1 citation$150
Open Door Community CenterMar 16, 2015Accidentno citations0
Future Reforestation LLCJan 7, 2015Accidentno citations0
Fortuna Union High School DistrictOct 28, 2014Complaint5 citations$1,105
Mercer Fraser CompanySep 25, 2014Planned3 citations 1 serious$3,150
Mercer Fraser CompanySep 25, 2014Planned1 citation$150
Eureka Ready Mix Concrete CO., Inc.Sep 24, 2014Planned1 citation0
Eureka Ready Mix Concrete CO., Inc.Sep 24, 2014Plannedno citations0
Brian North dba North PaintingDec 19, 2013Referral1 citation 1 serious$900
Emeritus Corp dba Emeritus AT Sequoia SpringsJun 18, 2013Complaint3 citations$1,025
Hansen's Recycling IncApr 22, 2013Complaint3 citations 1 serious$2,005
Hansen's Wire Rope IncApr 22, 2013Unprogrammed related1 citation$215
City of FortunaSep 22, 2011Follow-up4 citations$970
CA TransportationMay 4, 2011Unprogrammed relatedno citations0
Eureka Readymix Concrete CO IncFeb 9, 2011Planned1 citation$110
Eureka Readymix Concrete CO IncFeb 9, 2011Plannedno citations0
St Luke's Health & Rehab CTRJan 24, 2011Complaintno citations0
Cj's Fire SupportOct 21, 2010Complaintno inspection made0
Redwood Memorial Hospital of FortunaFeb 25, 2010Complaintno citations0
Beacom Construction COFeb 25, 2010Unprogrammed relatedno citations0
Fortuna Iron Corp.Aug 5, 2009Planned3 citations$390
Humboldt CreameryAug 4, 2009Planned3 citations$375
Eureka Readymix Concrete CO IncJun 24, 2009Plannedno citations0
Mercer Fraser CompanyJun 23, 2009Planned2 citations$310
Eureka Readymix Concrete CO IncJun 23, 2009Plannedno citations0
Eureka Readymix Concrete CO IncJun 23, 2009Plannedno citations0
Pacific Boring IncMay 28, 2009Plannedno inspection made0
Mercer Fraser CompanyOct 22, 2008Planned1 citation$450
Humboldt CreameryOct 2, 2008Complaintno citations0
Eel River Disposal Company, IncSep 26, 2008Complaint5 citations$625
A M Baird Engineering IncSep 25, 2008Complaint7 citations$660
Humboldt CreameryMay 13, 2008Complaintno citations0
Humboldt CreameryFeb 22, 2008Accidentno citations0
Eureka Readymix Concrete CO IncFeb 14, 2008Plannedno citations0
Main Street FeedDec 21, 2007Complaintno citations0
Mercer Fraser CompanySep 18, 2007Planned1 citation$675
Sequoia Orchids LLCAug 23, 2007Planned3 citations$870
Sequoia Orchids LLCAug 23, 2007Planned1 citation$130
McKenny & Sons IncJul 18, 2007Plannedno citations0
Brendan McKenny dba McKenny & Sons Inc.Apr 18, 2007Planned1 citation 1 serious$1,350
Alpha SignsApr 18, 2007Planned1 citation$435
John H Kruger Plastering & DrywallApr 18, 2007Complaint1 citation$275
McMurray & Sons, Inc.Apr 4, 2007Planned2 citations 2 serious$4,950

Largest penalties in Fortuna

EmployerInspectionsCitationsPenaltiesDeathsLatest
Mercer Fraser Company1118$44,4750Aug 21, 2024
City of Fortuna444$30,0550May 10, 2023
Humboldt Creamery737$20,7800Aug 4, 2009
Eel River Transportation and Salvage12$13,8001Jun 10, 2021
Chambers Logging Company Inc.23$10,0600Sep 9, 2019
MCM Construction Inc15$8,2850Aug 24, 2005
Eel River Disposal Company, Inc416$7,9700Mar 15, 2016
McMurray & Sons, Inc.12$4,9500Apr 4, 2007
Glissman Excavating Inc11$4,0500Sep 4, 2019
Scott Hinton General Contractor16$3,1250Jun 26, 2006
Ralibertos Investments LLC13$2,6250Mar 2, 2026
Del Biaggio Construction, Inc.42$2,2500Jun 9, 2016
Eureka Ready Mix Concrete CO., Inc.910$2,0150Jun 2, 2025
Hansen's Recycling Inc13$2,0050Apr 22, 2013
Gene Persall17$1,4000Sep 17, 2004
Brendan McKenny dba McKenny & Sons Inc.11$1,3500Apr 18, 2007
Pne Corp dba Pne Construction13$1,1250Jun 26, 2006
Redwood Empire Roofing Inc12$1,1200Aug 22, 2022
Fortuna Union High School District15$1,1050Oct 28, 2014
Emeritus Corp dba Emeritus AT Sequoia Springs13$1,0250Jun 18, 2013

Rules cited most in Fortuna

By year opened

YearInspectionsWith citationsCitationsPenaltiesDeaths
2026313$2,6250
2025322$6400
2024534$19,5850
20237525$15,9050
2022549$2,4650
2021335$14,5251
2020335$1,0200
2019446$8,6850
2018547$22,1250
2017534$1,4150
201612811$10,0350
2015538$2,0250
20145410$4,4050
2013448$4,1450
2011525$1,0800
2010300$00
2009738$1,0750
20087313$1,7350
20079710$8,6850
20069717$6,8150
200511663$43,2700
20049511$2,6400
2003726$1,5250
2002216$5,5800
20017714$1,2050
2000323$6001

Your rights when the hazard is real in Fortuna

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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