What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of Hot Line Construction, Inc. at 12249 Lopez Canyon Rd., Sylmar (Los Angeles County) on Dec 18, 2018. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. 31 employees were recorded at the site, with union representation. Inspectors issued 2 citations (2 serious) and proposed $47,500 in penalties; the current total is $36,250. 2 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. 1 citation was deleted on appeal and is not counted. The case closed on Feb 3, 2025. 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 Jun 17, 2019. Proposed $22,500, current $11,250. 4 workers exposed. Contested Aug 8, 2019, final order Dec 30, 2024. Abatement due Jun 27, 2019, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Jun 17, 2019. Proposed $25,000, current $25,000. 4 workers exposed. Contested Aug 8, 2019, final order Dec 30, 2024. Abatement due Jun 27, 2019, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Jun 17, 2019. Proposed $2,250, current $0. 5 instances. 4 workers exposed. Contested Aug 8, 2019, final order Dec 30, 2024. Abatement due Jul 31, 2019. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: climbing,cut,fall,falling object,fracture,guy,helicopter,struck by,utility pole 2 hospitalized
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 343713285. 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 343713285, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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