What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened a complaint inspection of Sonic Automotive Inc. - Mercedes Benz of Calabasas at 4343 Stevens Creek BLVD, Santa Clara (Santa Clara County) on May 20, 2009. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. The record lists 100 employees, a figure the employer reports to the inspector and one that can cover more than the site inspected, with union representation. Inspectors issued 3 citations (0 serious) and proposed $4,125 in penalties; after appeal or settlement the current total is $1,770. 3 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. The case closed on Feb 12, 2011. The employer has 1 other inspection on its California record.
Citations
Each citation names the rule, its classification and the penalty as proposed and as it stands now.
Issued Jul 30, 2009. Proposed $375, current $300. 1 worker exposed. Contested Aug 27, 2009, final order Dec 14, 2010. Abatement due Sep 16, 2009, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Jul 30, 2009. Proposed $375, current $300. 1 worker exposed. Contested Aug 27, 2009, final order Dec 14, 2010. Abatement due Aug 4, 2009, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Jul 30, 2009. Proposed $3,375, current $1,170. 1 worker exposed. Contested Aug 27, 2009, final order Dec 14, 2010. Abatement due Aug 24, 2009, 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 312761059. 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 312761059, checked Nov 4, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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