What happened in this inspection
Federal OSHA opened an accident inspection of Argus Contracting, LP at 5600 Rickenbacker BLDG 701, Bell (Los Angeles County) on Aug 27, 2007. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. 60 employees were recorded at the site, with union representation. Inspectors issued 2 citations (2 serious) and proposed $12,600 in penalties; the current total is $12,600. The case closed on Feb 25, 2008. 1 worker died in the event that led to this inspection. The employer has 6 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 Jan 30, 2008. Proposed $6,300, current $6,300. 8 workers exposed. Abatement due Feb 15, 2008, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Jan 30, 2008. Proposed $6,300, current $6,300. 1 workers exposed. Abatement due Feb 19, 2008, completed. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: roof,dismantling,work rules,construction,roofer,fall,fall protection 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 311277479. 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 311277479, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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