City record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

Laguna Beach Cal/OSHA Inspections

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

Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection of employers in Laguna Beach since 2000: 167 inspections, 332 citations, $364,295 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 Laguna Beach at a glance

Employers in Laguna Beach account for 167 Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections since 2000, 98 of which produced citations (59%): 332 citations, 49 serious, $364,295 in penalties after appeals, and 4 worker deaths investigated. In the last 12 months 3 inspections opened. The industries inspected most here are Construction (101), (20), Manufacturing (8).

All inspections, newest first

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

EmployerOpenedWhyResultPenalty
UnknownMar 25, 2026Complaintno inspection made0
McCormack Roofing & Solar, Inc.Mar 19, 2026Complaint3 citations$890
Sharp RoofingMar 9, 2026Complaintno inspection made0
CR & R Waste & Recycling ServicesAug 18, 2025Accidentno citations0
J&h Drilling CO Inc dba M. R. DrillingMay 8, 2025Accident4 citations$3,845
Kayco Builders IncOct 9, 2024Accident1 citation$225
Directv, LLCJul 9, 2024Accident1 citation$375
Boonstra Construction Inc.Feb 27, 2024Accident6 citations$2,985
Ross G Waite ConstructionJan 31, 2024Accident6 citations 1 serious$7,325
Tight Quarters, Inc.Jan 11, 2024Accident2 citations 1 serious$14,400
Winkle Custom HomesJan 11, 2024Unprogrammed related2 citations 1 serious$4,200
Geovest CorporationDec 27, 2023Accident5 citations 2 serious$26,450
Structure One Custom Homes, LLCNov 2, 2023Accident2 citations$520
D & J Roofing IncOct 23, 2023Fatality or catastrophe1 citation 1 serious$18,900
Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring IncMay 9, 2023Accidentno citations0
Tile & Marble Design CO IncJun 13, 2022Unprogrammed related2 citations$225
MR. Paint IncJun 10, 2022Unprogrammed related2 citations$750
Fineline Woodworking Inc.May 25, 2022Complaint4 citations$2,140
Gallo Builders IncMay 25, 2022Unprogrammed related3 citations$350
R & P Concrete Pump Service Inc.Apr 19, 2022Fatality or catastrophedeath 9 citations$7,685
C. Stanton Herbert StudiosSep 21, 2021Referralno inspection made0
Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring IncJun 23, 2021Accident1 citation$3,500
Modern Pop, Inc.Jun 7, 2021Plannedno inspection made0
Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring IncApr 15, 2021Plannedno citations0
SFS Constructors & Builders IncFeb 25, 2021Accident7 citations$2,555
Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring IncOct 29, 2020Plannedno citations0
A.J.Sons, Inc.Feb 4, 2020Planned8 citations 4 serious$9,680
Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring IncJan 30, 2020Plannedno citations0
Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring IncOct 17, 2019Plannedno citations0
UnknownJul 22, 2019Complaintno inspection made0
JC Resorts dba Encinitas Ranch Golf CourseMay 29, 2019Accident7 citations 1 serious$8,470
Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring IncFeb 28, 2019Plannedno citations0
3d Flooring Restoration & ConstructionNov 6, 2018Fatality or catastropheno inspection made0
Atrillion Heating and Air ConditioningJul 31, 2018Accident3 citations$555
Blaine Enterprises, IncJan 29, 2018Accident4 citations$1,270
Drilco, Inc.Dec 29, 2017Accident1 citation$375
Victory Pools IncDec 14, 2017Planned4 citations$605
Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring IncDec 7, 2017Plannedno citations0
Acker ResourcesNov 29, 2017Accident5 citations 2 serious$21,250
Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring IncOct 4, 2017Plannedno citations0
Ekedal Concrete Inc.Sep 29, 2017Accident1 citation 1 serious$14,400
Jeff EastmanSep 5, 2017Complaint6 citations 2 serious$3,400
Harvest Landscaping Enterprises, Inc.Jul 31, 2017Accident2 citations$5,560
Festival of Arts of Laguna BeachJul 17, 2017Accidentno citations0
Decco Construction Inc.Jun 9, 2017Fatality or catastrophedeath 11 citations 6 serious$43,650
Ken McMurray ConstructionJun 9, 2017Unprogrammed related5 citations 2 serious$4,050
Laguna Beach Tire & Service, Inc.Nov 8, 2016Complaintno inspection made0
Prelitz Design BuildAug 16, 2016Accident3 citations$255
Sea Life Design Inc.May 27, 2016Complaint5 citations 1 serious$1,100
Leon PurcellMay 24, 2016Complaint4 citations 1 serious$3,375
South Coast Roofing Inc.Apr 12, 2016Complaint5 citations 1 serious$5,925
Durant Electric Company Inc.Apr 12, 2016Unprogrammed related5 citations 1 serious$1,100
City of Laguna BeachJul 27, 2015Accident3 citations$1,400
Timothy Roy SimmonsJul 13, 2015Planned10 citations 2 serious$3,580
New Horizon ConstructionJun 26, 2015Plannedno inspection made0
John DarbishireJun 25, 2015Plannedno inspection made0
M P L Enterprises Inc.Jun 24, 2015Planned3 citations$675
Liborio SaabedraJun 24, 2015Plannedno citations0
Occ Builders Inc.Apr 21, 2015Accident3 citations$1,045
R.C.M. Inc.Apr 14, 2015Planned1 citation 1 serious$2,360
DTM Construction IncMar 12, 2015Complaintno citations0
OG ErectorsNov 25, 2014Unprogrammed related1 citation 1 serious$10,800
Jonell ConstructionNov 25, 2014Accident2 citations$965
Fisher Construction IncNov 25, 2014Unprogrammed related1 citation$200
Laguna Beach Fire DepartmentNov 19, 2014Referralno citations0
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.Nov 13, 2014Accident1 citation$750
CR and Sons, IncOct 23, 2014Planned5 citations 2 serious$2,825
Platinum X Construction CorpOct 23, 2014Planned3 citations$685
MC Elheny ConstructionSep 18, 2014Planned5 citations$975
Shaul Einy dba Zatara ConstructionSep 18, 2014Planned4 citations$780
Javier GarciaSep 18, 2014Planned4 citations$780
Antonio GalindezAug 6, 2014Accidentno citations0
Shaul Einy dba Zatara ConstructionAug 5, 2014Complaint6 citations$2,125
KCD Hillside Constructors Inc dba Hillside ConstruAug 5, 2014Referral2 citations$450
Laguna Beach Police DepartmentMar 28, 2014Complaint2 citations$250
Steve Donner Construction, Inc.Dec 4, 2013Accident7 citations 4 serious$13,970
Lortz & Son MFG CO. dba Lortz Manufacturing CompanSep 23, 2013Plannedno inspection made0
Friendship ShelterJul 2, 2013Planned1 citation$110
Lortz Manufacturing CO.Jul 2, 2013Plannedno inspection made0
Hom Sotheby's International RealtyJun 4, 2013Accidentno inspection made0
Installation Services of San Diego Inc.Apr 25, 2013Complaint1 citation$250
Von Karman BLDG LLCMar 1, 2013Referralno inspection made0
Patrick Nangle ConstructionJan 10, 2013Accident3 citations$255
Terrapin BuildersNov 16, 2012Accident2 citations$1,000
UnknownNov 14, 2012Accidentno inspection made0
Mission Hospital dba Mission Hospital Laguna BeachJul 16, 2012Complaintno citations0
Foxfire Constructors IncJun 4, 2012Plannedno inspection made0
DTM Construction IncMar 14, 2012Unprogrammed related3 citations$710
Al's Engineering IncMar 14, 2012Complaint2 citations$565
Flavor Infusion, LLCMar 6, 2012Complaint3 citations 1 serious$1,650
Nubev IncMar 6, 2012Unprogrammed related3 citations$235
Golden State Boring & PipejackingFeb 15, 2012Plannedno inspection made0
Laguna Pathology Medical Group IncFeb 7, 2012Unprogrammed related4 citations$495
Mission Hospital dba Mission Hospital Laguna BeachFeb 7, 2012Complaint2 citations$465
Mission Hospital dba Mission Hospital Laguna BeachAug 3, 2011Complaint1 citation$5,000
Zamborelli EnterprisesJun 28, 2011Plannedno citations0
Andree's PatisserieJun 23, 2011Plannedno inspection made0
OC Partners LLC dba Watermarc RestaurantOct 14, 2010Accidentdeath 2 citations$4,050
Precision CarpentryJun 22, 2010Accident6 citations 1 serious$12,400
Interior Motives IncMay 21, 2010Referral3 citations 1 serious$11,175

Largest penalties in Laguna Beach

EmployerInspectionsCitationsPenaltiesDeathsLatest
Decco Construction Inc.111$43,6501Jun 9, 2017
Geovest Corporation15$26,4500Dec 27, 2023
Acker Resources15$21,2500Nov 29, 2017
D & J Roofing Inc11$18,9000Oct 23, 2023
Tight Quarters, Inc.12$14,4000Jan 11, 2024
Ekedal Concrete Inc.11$14,4000Sep 29, 2017
Steve Donner Construction, Inc.17$13,9700Dec 4, 2013
Precision Carpentry16$12,4000Jun 22, 2010
Interior Motives Inc13$11,1750May 21, 2010
OG Erectors11$10,8000Nov 25, 2014
A.J.Sons, Inc.18$9,6800Feb 4, 2020
JC Resorts dba Encinitas Ranch Golf Course17$8,4700May 29, 2019
R & P Concrete Pump Service Inc.19$7,6851Apr 19, 2022
Ronald E Hart dba Hart Plastering16$7,4800Feb 22, 2002
Ross G Waite Construction16$7,3250Jan 31, 2024
South Coast Roofing Inc.15$5,9250Apr 12, 2016
Harvest Landscaping Enterprises, Inc.12$5,5600Jul 31, 2017
Ken McMurray Construction28$5,4700Jun 9, 2017
Mission Hospital dba Mission Hospital Laguna Beach33$5,4650Jul 16, 2012
Howell Drilling Inc12$5,4500Jun 2, 2005

Rules cited most in Laguna Beach

By year opened

YearInspectionsWith citationsCitationsPenaltiesDeaths
2026313$8900
2025214$3,8450
20246618$29,5100
2023438$45,8700
20225520$11,1501
2021528$6,0550
2020318$9,6800
2019417$8,4700
2018327$1,8250
201711835$93,2901
20166522$11,7550
20159520$9,0600
2014141236$21,5850
20138412$14,5850
201211719$5,1200
2011311$5,0000
20106615$28,5551
20097637$10,8950
200814515$10,3500
2007511$00
2006524$1,2501
2005323$10,8500
2004322$5,3000
2003612$4,1200
20029210$8,0900
2001548$6,3900
2000737$8050

Your rights when the hazard is real in Laguna Beach

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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