What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of K F Howell Electric at 77 Rio Robles, San Jose (Santa Clara County) on Jul 3, 2024. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. The record lists 3 employees, a figure the employer reports to the inspector and one that can cover more than the site inspected. Inspectors issued 5 citations (5 serious) and proposed $70,200 in penalties, which stands as the current total. 5 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. The case is still open. 1 worker died in the event that led to this inspection.
Citations
Each citation names the rule, its classification and the penalty as proposed and as it stands now.
Issued Dec 27, 2024. Proposed $8,100, current $8,100. 3 workers exposed. Contested Mar 12, 2025, no final order yet. Read the rule.
Issued Dec 27, 2024. Proposed $8,100, current $8,100. 3 workers exposed. Contested Mar 12, 2025, no final order yet. Read the rule.
Issued Dec 27, 2024. Proposed $18,000, current $18,000. 3 workers exposed. Contested Mar 12, 2025, no final order yet. Read the rule.
Issued Dec 27, 2024. Proposed $18,000, current $18,000. 3 workers exposed. Contested Mar 12, 2025, no final order yet. Read the rule.
Issued Dec 27, 2024. Proposed $18,000, current $18,000. 3 workers exposed. Contested Mar 12, 2025, no final order yet. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: blunt force,blunt force trauma,caught between,caught by,caught in,crushed,forklift,metal,pinned,struck against,struck by 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 347599292. 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 347599292, checked Nov 4, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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