What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of The Scripps Research Institute at 10550 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla (San Diego County) on Dec 5, 2002. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. The record lists 2,388 employees, a figure the employer reports to the inspector and one that can cover more than the site inspected. Inspectors issued 3 citations (0 serious) and proposed $7,495 in penalties; after appeal or settlement the current total is $1,680. 3 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. The case closed on Mar 9, 2010. The employer has 3 other inspections on its California record.
Citations
Each citation names the rule, its classification and the penalty as proposed and as it stands now.
Issued Jun 4, 2003. Proposed $560, current $560. Contested Jul 18, 2003, final order Jul 22, 2004. Abatement due Jul 22, 2003, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Jun 4, 2003. Proposed $185, current $185. Contested Jul 18, 2003, final order Jul 22, 2004. Abatement due Jul 22, 2003, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Jun 4, 2003. Proposed $6,750, current $935. Contested Jul 18, 2003, final order Jul 22, 2004. Abatement due Jun 18, 2003, completed. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: amputated,finger,door 1 hospitalized
Your rights
If you worked at this site, the inspection file is a public record once the case closes; request it from the Cal/OSHA district office with activity number 120269485. A worker who reported the hazard, the injury or the inspection and was then fired, demoted or cut has a retaliation claim under Labor Code 6310, one year to file with the Labor Commissioner and longer to sue. Injuries themselves go through workers' compensation. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, inspection 120269485, checked Nov 4, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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