What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of Coastal Employment Inc at 2929 California St, Torrance (Los Angeles County) on Mar 1, 2007. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. 500 employees were recorded at the site. Inspectors issued 2 citations (1 serious, 1 repeat) and proposed $28,000 in penalties; the current total is $18,000. 2 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. 1 citation was deleted on appeal and is not counted. The case closed on Jul 8, 2009. The employer has 7 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 Apr 4, 2007. Proposed $18,000, current $18,000. 2 workers exposed. Contested Apr 25, 2007, final order Nov 6, 2007. Abatement due Dec 3, 2007, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Apr 4, 2007. Proposed $10,000, current $0. 2 workers exposed. Contested Apr 25, 2007, final order Nov 6, 2007. Abatement due Dec 3, 2007, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Apr 4, 2007. Proposed $355, current $0. 2 instances. 2 workers exposed. Contested Apr 25, 2007, final order Nov 6, 2007. Abatement due Dec 3, 2007, completed. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: fracture,tibia,warehouse,industrial truck,fall,storage rack,elevated work plat,falling object,leg 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 309905073. 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 309905073, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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