What happened in this inspection
Federal OSHA opened a referral inspection of Benjamin Lopez Ortega dba Benjamin Lopez, FLC at Needham and California Aquaduct, Westley on Jun 30, 2008. It was a partial inspection focused on health hazards. 85 employees were recorded at the site. Inspectors issued 2 citations (1 serious) and proposed $6,485 in penalties; the current total is $4,460. 2 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. 1 citation was deleted on appeal and is not counted. The case closed on May 10, 2010. 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 Oct 31, 2008. Proposed $750, current $750. Contested Nov 24, 2008, final order Nov 4, 2009. Abatement due Nov 5, 2008, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Oct 31, 2008. Proposed $5,735, current $3,710. Contested Nov 24, 2008, final order Nov 4, 2009. Abatement due Nov 5, 2008, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Oct 31, 2008. Proposed $635, current $0. Contested Nov 24, 2008, final order Nov 4, 2009. Abatement due Nov 5, 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 310552237. 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 310552237, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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