What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of Marborg Industries at 728 E Yanonali St, Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara County) on Jan 20, 2007. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. 300 employees were recorded at the site. Inspectors issued 2 citations (1 serious) and proposed $23,060 in penalties; the current total is $3,000. 2 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. 1 citation was deleted on appeal and is not counted. The case closed on Jan 13, 2009. 1 worker died in the event that led to this inspection. The employer has 8 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 27, 2007. Proposed $5,060, current $0. 300 workers exposed. Contested Jul 16, 2007, final order May 6, 2008. Abatement due Jul 10, 2007, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Jun 27, 2007. Proposed $18,000, current $3,000. 300 workers exposed. Contested Jul 16, 2007, final order May 6, 2008. Abatement due Jul 3, 2007, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Jun 27, 2007. Proposed $280, current $0. 300 workers exposed. Contested Jul 16, 2007, final order May 6, 2008. Abatement due Aug 14, 2007, completed. Read the rule.
The accident
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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 310195987. 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 310195987, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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