Employer record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

Barrett Business Services, Inc. Cal/OSHA Inspections and Citations

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

Barrett Business Services, Inc.: 101 inspections, 47 citations and $144,590 in penalties, latest opened May 10, 2024.

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.

Barrett Business Services, Inc. safety record at a glance

Barrett Business Services, Inc. has been the subject of 101 Cal/OSHA inspections in California since 2000, opened between Jun 6, 2000 and May 10, 2024. 51 of them were unprogrammed related inspections. 24 of them produced citations, 47 in all: 5 serious, 2 willful. Inspectors proposed $187,585 in penalties; after appeals and settlements the current total is $144,590. The largest single penalty, $80,050, came from an inspection opened Sep 28, 2011 in Anaheim. That places the employer at #211 of 122,854 California employers in the database by penalties.

Industry as coded by the inspecting office: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services; Construction. Worksites in San Jose, Gilroy, Newcastle, Taft, Chico, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, McClellan.

Every inspection, newest first

Click a date for the citations in that inspection.

OpenedCityWhyResultProposedPenaltyClosed
May 10, 2024San JoseUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Oct 7, 2024
Mar 26, 2024GilroyUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Sep 5, 2024
Jun 21, 2022NewcastleAccidentno citations00Apr 8, 2024
Dec 1, 2021TaftUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Feb 4, 2022
Jul 1, 2020ChicoAccidentno citations00Nov 6, 2020
May 20, 2020Citrus HeightsAccidentno citations00Oct 14, 2020
Jan 31, 2020Elk GroveAccidentno citations00Dec 10, 2021
Oct 14, 2019McClellanUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Mar 5, 2020
Jul 24, 2019San JoseUnprogrammed relatedno inspection made00Nov 19, 2019
May 9, 2018Santa MariaProgrammed relatedno citations00Aug 15, 2018
Mar 6, 2018RiversideProgrammed relatedno citations00May 21, 2018
Feb 27, 2018VacavilleProgrammed relatedno citations00Jul 10, 2018
Nov 7, 2017OakdaleUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Jan 8, 2018
Nov 2, 2017Santa AnaProgrammed relatedno citations00Dec 1, 2017
Oct 25, 2017La MiradaUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Feb 13, 2018
Jun 8, 2017South GateUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Jun 30, 2017
Apr 20, 2017GilroyAccidentno citations00Aug 30, 2017
Feb 16, 2017Scotts ValleyUnprogrammed relatedno inspection made00Aug 8, 2017
Nov 1, 2016GardenaUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Feb 25, 2019
Oct 21, 2016Fair OaksUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Mar 27, 2017
Aug 11, 2016Los AngelesUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Apr 3, 2018
Jun 17, 2016ReddingComplaintno citations00Oct 4, 2016
Apr 20, 2016Kings BeachAccidentno citations00Apr 13, 2018
Apr 19, 2016San MateoProgrammed relatedno citations00May 11, 2018
Mar 23, 2016Palo AltoUnprogrammed related1 citation$5,0000May 30, 2017
Mar 3, 2016El Dorado HillsAccidentno citations00Feb 15, 2019
Feb 23, 2016HelendaleProgrammed relatedno citations00Mar 28, 2017
Feb 16, 2016Rancho CordovaUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Jun 21, 2016
Dec 18, 2015Aliso ViejoAccidentno citations00Oct 31, 2016
Oct 29, 2015StocktonAccidentno citations00Feb 23, 2016
Oct 12, 2015StocktonUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Feb 25, 2016
Oct 9, 2015TruckeeUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Jun 20, 2018
Sep 28, 2015Rancho CordovaAccidentno citations00Oct 30, 2018
Sep 25, 2015LoomisUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Dec 29, 2015
Aug 11, 2015SacramentoAccidentno citations00Mar 14, 2017
Jul 9, 2015SacramentoUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Nov 25, 2015
Jun 25, 2015StocktonUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Dec 31, 2015
May 27, 2015Rancho CordovaUnprogrammed related5 citations$11,700$6,100Aug 17, 2017
May 22, 2015ModestoReferral8 citations 3 serious$8,030$8,030May 4, 2017
Apr 15, 2015Palo AltoUnprogrammed relatedno citations00May 18, 2015
Jan 14, 2015OrangeUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Feb 27, 2015
Dec 23, 2014NorcoAccident1 citation$5,000$5,000Jan 29, 2016
Jun 5, 2014FontanaUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Sep 23, 2014
May 14, 2014ModestoAccident2 citations$630$420Nov 16, 2015
Apr 2, 2014Elk GroveAccident2 citations$1,125$1,125Feb 16, 2016
Feb 4, 2014MaxwellAccident1 citation 1 serious$22,500$22,500open
Oct 30, 2013FontanaAccident1 citation$18,000$7,000Aug 24, 2015
Oct 3, 2013CottonwoodAccidentno citations00Feb 12, 2014
Sep 11, 2013Sun ValleyUnprogrammed related2 citations$675$675Sep 10, 2018
Aug 1, 2013FellowsAccidentno citations00Aug 22, 2013
Apr 24, 2013Morgan HillAccidentno citations00Jun 6, 2013
Apr 24, 2013San FranciscoUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Aug 22, 2013
Apr 4, 2013San JoseUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Jun 6, 2013
Mar 12, 2013San JoseProgrammed relatedno citations00Mar 22, 2013
Feb 28, 2013AnaheimUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Jun 24, 2013
Oct 4, 2012Elk GroveUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Jan 7, 2013
Aug 23, 2012Santa ClaraAccidentno citations00Sep 11, 2012
Jul 18, 2012San FernandoUnprogrammed related1 citation$375$375Jun 3, 2014
Jul 17, 2012HollisterUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Aug 8, 2012
May 21, 2012ReddingUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Sep 7, 2012
Mar 7, 2012San JoseAccident1 citation$420$420Jun 23, 2012
Oct 25, 2011Santa ClaraUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Nov 3, 2011
Oct 18, 2011PlacervilleAccidentno citations00Jan 26, 2012
Oct 11, 2011La JollaUnprogrammed relatedno inspection made00Oct 13, 2011
Sep 30, 2011BakersfieldAccident1 citation$5,0000Mar 3, 2015
Sep 28, 2011AnaheimUnprogrammed related3 citations 2 willful$83,175$80,050Jan 5, 2017
May 4, 2011CarpinteriaUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Nov 6, 2011
Apr 18, 2011Santa ClaraUnprogrammed related1 citation$560$560Aug 4, 2012
Apr 5, 2011StantonUnprogrammed related1 citation$375$150Aug 15, 2012
Jan 26, 2011Rancho CordovaPlanned1 citation$1850Sep 10, 2014
Jan 10, 2011TurlockAccidentno citations00Jan 19, 2011
Dec 28, 2010SacramentoAccident1 citation$375$375Dec 5, 2012
Dec 27, 2010Beverly HillsAccidentno citations00Mar 10, 2011
Dec 15, 2010Rancho CordovaAccidentno citations00May 2, 2011
Nov 18, 2010WintersAccident1 citation$375$375Dec 5, 2012
Sep 3, 2010Mission ViejoAccidentno citations00Mar 2, 2011
Jul 29, 2010San JoseUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Aug 30, 2010
Jul 27, 2010Redwood CityUnprogrammed related1 citation00Sep 15, 2010
May 28, 2010South PasadenaUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Nov 10, 2010
Nov 10, 2009PlacervilleComplaint6 citations$1,710$1,710Jul 12, 2010
Oct 12, 2009BakersfieldUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Feb 8, 2010
Apr 27, 2009Huntington BeachUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Aug 10, 2009
Jan 12, 2009CoronaUnprogrammed relatedno citations00May 14, 2009
Nov 7, 2008TorranceUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Nov 7, 2008
Sep 20, 2007ReddingAccidentno citations00Jan 4, 2008
May 11, 2007BerkeleyAccidentno citations00Jun 25, 2007
Jan 24, 2007ChinoAccidentno citations00Apr 3, 2007
Jul 5, 2006San DiegoAccident2 citations$5,420$1,075Nov 6, 2008
May 18, 2006DublinUnprogrammed related1 citation$8,435$2,000Dec 26, 2008
Jan 30, 2006ManteAccident2 citations 1 serious$8,120$6,250Apr 20, 2007
Aug 15, 2005FontanaUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Mar 10, 2007
Jul 14, 2005CopperopolisAccidentno citations00Dec 6, 2006
Jun 22, 2005Rancho CucamongaUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Apr 3, 2007
Jun 29, 2004CarsonUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Feb 14, 2007
Apr 1, 2004San JoseUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Dec 22, 2006
Feb 18, 2004Rancho CucamongaUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Jul 1, 2004
Dec 9, 2003Moreno ValleyAccidentno citations00Sep 7, 2004
Dec 4, 2003LivermoreComplaintno citations00Jun 14, 2004
Nov 13, 2003RichmondUnprogrammed relatedno citations00Dec 23, 2003
Nov 19, 2001San BernardinoProgrammed related1 citation$400$400Oct 8, 2002
Jun 6, 2000NewarkAccidentno citations00Nov 2, 2000

Also recorded as: Barrett Business Services Inc (Bbsi); Barrett Business Services, Inc. (Bbsi); Barrett Business Services; Barrett Business Services Inc; Barrett Business Services, Inc; Barrett Business Services Inc.; Barrett Business Services Inc. (Bbsi); Barrett Business Services dba G&o Towing Inc.; Barrett Business Services Inc dba Bbsi; Barrett Business Services, Inc., dba Bbsi; Barrett Business Services, Inc., dba.

The rules this employer was cited under

Accidents investigated

Jun 24, 2020, Chico. Employee amputates foot and incurs infection after stepping 1 hospitalized Inspection
Mar 27, 2020, Citrus Heights. Employee lacerates fingers while using hand grinder 1 hospitalized Inspection
Jan 14, 2020, Elk Grove. Employee fractures ankle when struck by metal rod 1 hospitalized Inspection
May 19, 2017, South Gate. EMPLOYEE FALLS AND FRACTURES BACK 2 hospitalized Inspection
Mar 20, 2017, Gilroy. Nail fired by nail gun strikes against worker's head 1 hospitalized Inspection
Jan 30, 2014, Maxwell. Employee Receives Fractures Fin Fall from Roof 1 hospitalized Inspection
Sep 6, 2013, Cottonwood. Saw Kick Back Cuts Off Employee's Finger Inspection
Mar 2, 2012, San Jose. Employee Gets Finger Tip Amputation Inspection
Sep 13, 2011, Placerville. Employee Crushes Fingertip in Nip Point and Is Amputated 1 hospitalized Inspection
Dec 22, 2010, Beverly Hills. Employee Fractures Hips in Fall from Beam 1 hospitalized Inspection
Nov 21, 2010, Turlock. Employee Fractures Arm and Wrist in Fall from Ladder 1 hospitalized Inspection
Nov 4, 2010, Winters. Employee Is Pinned Against Wall by Truck 1 hospitalized Inspection
Aug 19, 2010, Mission Viejo. Employee Injured Falling Off Delivery Vehicle 1 hospitalized Inspection
Aug 14, 2007, Redding. Employee's Finger Is Amputated When Skillsaw Kicks Back Inspection
May 7, 2007, Berkeley. Employee Is Injured in Fall from Plastic Bucket 1 hospitalized Inspection
Jun 26, 2006, San Diego. Employee Is Injured in Fall from Scaffold 1 hospitalized Inspection
Oct 24, 2005, Mante. Employee's Hand Is Amputated in Screw Press Auger 1 hospitalized Inspection
May 24, 2005, Copperopolis. Employee Is Injured in Fall from Roof 1 hospitalized Inspection
Oct 29, 2003, Moreno Valley. Carpenter amputates two fingers when using saw Inspection
Apr 9, 2000, Newark. Employee injured in forklift accident Inspection
not stated, Elk Grove. Accident investigation 1 hospitalized Inspection
not stated, Fontana. Accident investigation 1 hospitalized Inspection

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How to read this record

Each row is one inspection by Cal/OSHA (or, rarely, federal OSHA) of one worksite. Why is the reason it was opened. Proposed is the penalty the inspector assessed; penalty is the current figure after any appeal or settlement. "Serious" means a realistic possibility of death or serious harm; "willful" and "repeat" carry penalties up to $162,851 each.

Citations document that the employer was told, in writing, what the rule required and when. That knowledge is often the center of a retaliation case: a worker who complained about the hazard an inspector later cited, and was then fired or cut, has a Labor Code 6310 claim, with lost wages and attorney's fees.

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, California inspections. Record last checked Nov 1, 2026. 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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