What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened a complaint inspection of American Xtal Technology at 4311 Solar Way, Fremont (Alameda County) on Feb 4, 2000. It was a partial inspection focused on health hazards. 250 employees were recorded at the site. Inspectors issued 42 citations (11 serious, 3 willful) and proposed $313,655 in penalties; the current total is $198,655. 42 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. The case closed on Sep 25, 2006. 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.
Citation 01001: 8 CCR 5214 J05 General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $560, current $560. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $560, current $560. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01002: 8 CCR 5214 J01 General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $560, current $560. 3 instances. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $560, current $560. 3 instances. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01003: 8 CCR 5214 J06 General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $700, current $700. 18 instances. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $700, current $700. 18 instances. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01004: 8 CCR 5194 F04, Hazard communication General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 5 instances. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 5 instances. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01005: 8 CCR 5192 P01 General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 6 instances. 6 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 6 instances. 6 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01006: 8 CCR 3273 A, Working area, floors and walkways General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $375, current $375. 2 instances. 6 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $375, current $375. 2 instances. 6 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01007: 8 CCR 5157 C04, Confined spaces General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $280, current $280. 6 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $280, current $280. 6 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01008: 8 CCR 5157 C07 C, Confined spaces General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 6 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2001, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 6 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2001, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01009: 8 CCR 3203 A, Injury and Illness Prevention Program General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $560, current $560. 4 instances. 250 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2001, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $560, current $560. 4 instances. 250 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2001, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01010: 8 CCR 3220 B, Emergency action plan General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $375, current $375. 2 instances. 250 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $375, current $375. 2 instances. 250 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01011: 8 CCR 6151 A, Portable fire extinguishers General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $280, current $280. 250 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $280, current $280. 250 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01012: 8 CCR 3314 F, Lockout and cleaning of machinery General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $560, current $560. 40 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $560, current $560. 40 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01013: 8 CCR 3314 H, Lockout and cleaning of machinery General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $560, current $560. 40 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $560, current $560. 40 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01014: 8 CCR 4848 A General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 10 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 10 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01015: 8 CCR 5154.1(c) General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $280, current $280. 7 instances. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $280, current $280. 7 instances. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01016: 8 CCR 5154.1(e)(3) General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $375, current $375. 15 instances. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $375, current $375. 15 instances. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01017: 8 CCR 5162 C, Emergency eyewash and shower General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 14 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 14 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01018: 8 CCR 2340.16(b), Electrical work space General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 2 instances. 26 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 2 instances. 26 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01019: 8 CCR 2340.23 General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 20 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 20 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01020: 8 CCR 3368 B General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 20 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 20 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01021: 8 CCR 2500.10(a) General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $280, current $280. 2 instances. 16 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $280, current $280. 2 instances. 16 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01022: 8 CCR 6151 E03, Portable fire extinguishers General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $280, current $280. 6 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $280, current $280. 6 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01023: 8 CCR 3328 A, Machinery and equipment, general General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 8 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 8 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01024: 8 CCR 3241 C, Live loads General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 6 instances. 8 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $420, current $420. 6 instances. 8 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01025: 8 CCR 5214 O01 General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $750, current $750. 6 instances. 36 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $750, current $750. 6 instances. 36 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01026: 8 CCR 14301 B General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $375, current $375. 2 instances. 250 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $375, current $375. 2 instances. 250 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01027: 8 CCR 14001 A General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $375, current $375. 2 instances. 250 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $375, current $375. 2 instances. 250 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 01028: 8 CCR 461 A General
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $375, current $375. 6 instances. 250 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $375, current $375. 6 instances. 250 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 02001: 8 CCR 5214 E03 Serious
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $25,000, current $2,000. 9 instances. 40 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $25,000, current $2,000. 9 instances. 40 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due Jun 16, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 03001: 8 CCR 5214 E01 B Serious
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $25,000, current $2,000. 7 instances. 36 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $25,000, current $2,000. 7 instances. 36 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 04001: 8 CCR 5214 E05 Serious
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $25,000, current $2,000. 4 instances. 36 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $25,000, current $2,000. 4 instances. 36 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 05001: 8 CCR 5214 G02 Serious
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $25,000, current $2,000. 3 instances. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Feb 7, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $25,000, current $2,000. 3 instances. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Feb 7, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 06001: 8 CCR 5214 M01 Serious
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $25,000, current $2,000. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Feb 7, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $25,000, current $2,000. 50 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Feb 7, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 07001: 8 CCR 5192 P07 B Serious
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $3,375, current $3,375. 6 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $3,375, current $3,375. 6 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 30, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 08001: 8 CCR 3314 A, Lockout and cleaning of machinery Serious
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $5,060, current $5,060. 2 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $5,060, current $5,060. 2 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 09001: 8 CCR 4231 A Serious
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $5,060, current $5,060. 2 instances. 8 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $5,060, current $5,060. 2 instances. 8 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 10001: 8 CCR 4070 A Serious
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $3,375, current $3,375. 4 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $3,375, current $3,375. 4 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 11001: 8 CCR 5164 A Serious
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $3,375, current $3,375. 10 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $3,375, current $3,375. 10 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 12001: 8 CCR 5474 C Serious
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $5,060, current $5,060. 10 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $5,060, current $5,060. 10 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 13001: 8 CCR 5214 N01 A Willful
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $11,250, current $11,250. 36 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $11,250, current $11,250. 36 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 23, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 14001: 8 CCR 5214 C Willful
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $70,000, current $70,000. 15 instances. 36 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $70,000, current $70,000. 15 instances. 36 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Citation 15001: 8 CCR 5214 F01 Willful
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $70,000, current $70,000. 2 instances. 36 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 17, 2000. Proposed $70,000, current $70,000. 2 instances. 36 workers exposed. Contested Jun 7, 2000, final order Mar 6, 2001. Abatement due May 21, 2000, completed. Read the rule.
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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 125632174. 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 125632174, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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