What happened in this inspection
Federal OSHA opened a referral inspection of S & S Painting and Coatings, Inc. at 1704 Blake Street, Berkeley (Alameda County) on Oct 20, 2008. It was a partial inspection focused on health hazards. 5 employees were recorded at the site. Inspectors issued 5 citations (3 serious) and proposed $29,750 in penalties; the current total is $29,750. The case closed on Dec 20, 2017. The employer has 1 other inspection on its California record.
Citations
Each citation names the rule, its classification and the penalty as proposed and as it stands now.
Issued Nov 26, 2008. Proposed $1,500, current $1,500. 3 workers exposed. Abatement due Jan 14, 2009, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Nov 26, 2008. Proposed $1,500, current $1,500. 3 workers exposed. Abatement due Jan 14, 2009, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Nov 26, 2008. Proposed $13,500, current $13,500. 4 workers exposed. Abatement due Dec 2, 2008, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Nov 26, 2008. Proposed $6,500, current $6,500. 3 workers exposed. Abatement due Dec 2, 2008, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Nov 25, 2008. Proposed $6,750, current $6,750. 3 workers exposed. Abatement due Dec 1, 2008, completed. Read the rule.
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 207053323. 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 207053323, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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