What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of Kci Environmental, Inc. at Willow Rd. Phase II & 101 Interchange, Nipomo (San Luis Obispo County) on Oct 13, 2011. It was a partial inspection focused on health hazards. 38 employees were recorded at the site, with union representation. Inspectors issued 6 citations (2 serious) and proposed $33,980 in penalties; the current total is $19,420. 6 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. 1 citation was deleted on appeal and is not counted. The case closed on Jul 15, 2015. 1 worker died in the event that led to this inspection. 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 Apr 6, 2012. Proposed $650, current $650. 38 workers exposed. Contested Apr 19, 2012, final order Jun 9, 2015. Abatement due May 2, 2012, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Apr 6, 2012. Proposed $410, current $0. 4 workers exposed. Contested Apr 19, 2012, final order Jun 9, 2015. Abatement due Apr 11, 2012, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Apr 6, 2012. Proposed $410, current $410. 4 workers exposed. Contested Apr 19, 2012, final order Jun 9, 2015. Abatement due Apr 11, 2012, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Apr 6, 2012. Proposed $3,710, current $250. 4 workers exposed. Contested Apr 19, 2012, final order Jun 9, 2015. Abatement due Apr 11, 2012, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Apr 6, 2012. Proposed $14,400, current $3,710. 4 instances. 4 workers exposed. Contested Apr 19, 2012, final order Jun 9, 2015. Abatement due Apr 11, 2012, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Apr 6, 2012. Proposed $14,400, current $14,400. 4 instances. 4 workers exposed. Contested Apr 19, 2012, final order Jun 9, 2015. Abatement due Apr 11, 2012, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Apr 6, 2012. Proposed $410, current $0. 4 workers exposed. Contested Apr 19, 2012, final order Jun 9, 2015. Abatement due Apr 11, 2012, completed. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: cpr,inexperience,heat exhaustion,untrained 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 314827163. 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 314827163, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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