What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of Steeltech Reinforcing Inc at 2968 W. 6th St., Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) on Nov 17, 2015. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. The record lists 107 employees, a figure the employer reports to the inspector and one that can cover more than the site inspected. Inspectors issued 7 citations (3 serious) and proposed $69,000 in penalties; after appeal or settlement the current total is $37,670. 7 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. The case is still open. 1 worker died in the event that led to this inspection. The employer has 5 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 May 16, 2016. Proposed $750, current $520. 15 workers exposed. Contested May 24, 2016, final order Dec 3, 2024. Abatement due Jun 2, 2016, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 16, 2016. Proposed $750, current $520. 2 instances. 15 workers exposed. Contested May 24, 2016, final order Dec 3, 2024. Abatement due May 24, 2016, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 16, 2016. Proposed $18,000, current $18,000. 30 instances. 15 workers exposed. Contested May 24, 2016, final order Dec 3, 2024. Abatement due Jun 2, 2016, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 16, 2016. Proposed $11,250, current $0. 30 instances. 15 workers exposed. Contested May 24, 2016, final order Dec 3, 2024. Read the rule.
Issued May 16, 2016. Proposed $9,000, current $630. 30 instances. 15 workers exposed. Contested May 24, 2016, final order Dec 3, 2024. Read the rule.
Issued May 16, 2016. Proposed $18,000, current $18,000. 2 workers exposed. Contested May 24, 2016, final order Dec 3, 2024. Read the rule.
Issued May 16, 2016. Proposed $11,250, current $0. 90 instances. 15 workers exposed. Contested May 24, 2016, final order Dec 3, 2024. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: construction,fall,fall protection,guardrail,inadequate maint,midrail,rebar,scaffold,walk platform 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 341085819. 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 341085819, checked Nov 4, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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