What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of City of Oakland Public Works at 73rd and Macarthur STR, Oakland (Alameda County) on Jul 14, 2006. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. 4 employees were recorded at the site. Inspectors issued 2 citations (0 serious) and proposed $25,650 in penalties; the current total is $1,700. 2 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. 1 citation was deleted on appeal and is not counted. The case closed on Aug 18, 2008. 1 worker died in the event that led to this inspection. 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 Oct 26, 2006. Proposed $18,000, current $850. 1 workers exposed. Contested Nov 6, 2006, final order Jun 18, 2008. Abatement due Nov 13, 2006, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Oct 26, 2006. Proposed $7,650, current $850. 1 workers exposed. Contested Nov 6, 2006, final order Jun 18, 2008. Abatement due Nov 13, 2006, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Oct 26, 2006. Proposed $7,650, current $0. 1 workers exposed. Contested Nov 6, 2006, final order Jun 18, 2008. Abatement due Nov 13, 2006, completed. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: ejected,head,boom,chain saw,equipment failure,tree,fall,face,tree trimming,aerial lift 1 death
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 310055082. 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 310055082, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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