Rule record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

8 CCR 1541.1, Excavations, protective systems: Cal/OSHA Citations

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.,

Page 11 of 20. Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection that cited 8 CCR 1541.1, Excavations, protective systems since 2000: 1,912 inspections, 1,979 citations, $8,501,807 in penalties, newest first.

Every Cal/OSHA and federal OSHA inspection of a California workplace opened since 2000: 238,466 inspections of 122,853 employers, 447,188 citations, $586,238,760 in penalties, 5,717 deaths investigated.

All inspections under 8 CCR 1541.1, Excavations, protective systems, page 11 of 20

1,912 inspections since 2000, newest first. Page 1 carries the summary, the largest penalties, the rules cited and the year-by-year table.

EmployerCityOpenedWhyResultPenalty
TVD IncSan DiegoJun 10, 2008Referral12 citations 2 serious$6,975
D & D Construction Specialties, Inc.EncinoJun 10, 2008Complaint1 citation$160
$5,850 proposed
Dan and Lori Avila dba Dan Avila & SonsLivingstonJun 4, 2008Planned7 citations 1 serious$4,125
$5,635 proposed
Expert Rooter and PlumbingSan FranciscoJun 4, 2008Referral4 citations 1 serious$1,250
Telesis Construction Inc.El Dorado HillsMay 22, 2008Planned7 citations 2 serious$4,610
$10,345 proposed
Camarena GradingAlhambraMay 22, 2008Complaint4 citations 1 serious$1,050
$4,395 proposed
Miguel GonzalezSouth San FranciscoMay 20, 2008Complaint6 citations$2,275
JA Hill CorporationWest CovinaMay 14, 2008Complaint1 citation 1 repeat$32,400
James A. Hahn Inc dba D I ConstructionOxnardMay 14, 2008Accident4 citations 1 serious$16,060
$20,000 proposed
Robert Stinchfield, Inc.West CovinaMay 14, 2008Complaint5 citations 1 serious$3,800
$8,980 proposed
Sam Hill & Sons Inc.OxnardMay 8, 2008Accident4 citations 1 serious$20,685
D & D Construction Specialties, Inc.TujungaMay 6, 2008Accident5 citations 1 serious 1 repeat$36,500
$91,000 proposed
Robert Hsiao Shih Elec ServiceMonterey ParkApr 22, 2008Complaint6 citations 3 serious$4,725
$16,810 proposed
Pouk & Steinle IncBanningMar 25, 2008Accidentdeath 5 citations 5 serious$20,000
$49,500 proposed
Charles King COTorranceMar 25, 2008Complaint2 citations$410
$11,130 proposed
Landwin Management IncMonroviaMar 12, 2008Complaint3 citations 1 willful$25,160
$42,905 proposed
Fluid Resource ManagementNipomoMar 11, 2008Complaint2 citations 1 serious$685
George C I Chen dba George Construction & LandscapGlendaleMar 10, 2008Unprogrammed related3 citations 2 serious$1,900
$4,850 proposed
Schilling CorporationMurrietaMar 6, 2008Planned2 citations 1 serious$3,150
$7,310 proposed
Abilene Engineering IncGardenaMar 5, 2008Complaint5 citations$1,750
Avery Stewart dba Avery's Concrete & Pavers CO. DBNovatoFeb 27, 2008Complaint4 citations 1 serious$1,100
$10,780 proposed
Rezia GholamrezaMalibuFeb 27, 2008Complaint2 citations 1 serious$1,010
$2,625 proposed
Schiappa HomesCulver CityFeb 26, 2008Complaint5 citations 2 serious$2,600
$14,285 proposed
Sanchez Earthworks, Inc.MalibuFeb 19, 2008Complaint5 citations$1,215
E & R Construction IncChinoFeb 14, 2008Planned2 citations 1 serious$2,360
$3,370 proposed
K B Engineering IncGlendoraFeb 8, 2008Complaint3 citations$785
Yerba Buena Engineering and Construction, Inc.San FranciscoFeb 4, 2008Accident4 citations$585
Barrera & Associates Construction, Inc.OaklandJan 14, 2008Complaint4 citations 3 serious$4,195
$16,950 proposed
Larry Myshyniuk General ContractorLaguna BeachJan 11, 2008Complaint3 citations$255
$8,185 proposed
Century West PlumbingLos AngelesJan 9, 2008Unprogrammed related4 citations 3 serious$16,570
Golden Gate Tank Removal, Inc.BerkeleyJan 8, 2008Referral1 citation$260
$4,500 proposed
Elgart Construction, Inc.San FranciscoDec 11, 2007Complaint6 citations 1 serious$1,350
David C Leon dba Leon's Plumbing & RepairTemeculaDec 6, 2007Complaint6 citations 1 serious$1,200
$4,155 proposed
Bradley Construction IncCottonwoodDec 5, 2007Planned7 citations$1,920
SJ & B Group IncMira LomaDec 3, 2007Accident4 citations 3 serious$17,875
Sierra National Construction, Inc.SacramentoNov 28, 2007Unprogrammed related4 citations 2 serious$5,220
$13,360 proposed
Clearwater Pipeline IncMira LomaNov 26, 2007Complaint3 citations 1 serious$2,100
$6,525 proposed
Impact ConstructionBerkeleyNov 16, 2007Complaint3 citations 1 serious$1,700
$3,845 proposed
Thomas Construction COLos AngelesNov 9, 2007Complaint4 citations 2 serious$1,785
$6,845 proposed
Precise Demolition and Grading CO.Los AngelesNov 9, 2007Unprogrammed related3 citations 2 serious$1,585
$6,475 proposed
Tetsuo NishihiraFairfieldNov 8, 2007Planned6 citations$860
$3,490 proposed
Armond Avakian, HomeownerGlendaleOct 26, 2007Accident6 citations 2 serious$7,680
$15,280 proposed
Best Construction & Maintenance, Inc.WiltonOct 24, 2007Accident6 citations 1 serious$6,375
Coast PlumbingDaly CityOct 23, 2007Complaint6 citations 1 serious$2,325
$5,400 proposed
Design Builders IncDiamond BarOct 19, 2007Complaint6 citations$1,065
$8,585 proposed
Andes Construction, Inc.OaklandOct 11, 2007Complaint2 citations 1 serious$3,300
$6,000 proposed
Miguel Angel Lopez dba Lopez LandscapingSan FranciscoOct 10, 2007Complaint4 citations 1 serious$1,250
Brian Becker dba BGJ DevelopmentSanta RosaOct 9, 2007Complaint3 citations 1 serious$3,000
Andes Construction, Inc.BerkeleyOct 3, 2007Referral2 citations 1 serious$2,800
$6,000 proposed
K. J. Woods Construction Company, Inc.South San FranciscoOct 1, 2007Complaint1 citation 1 serious$3,000
$3,600 proposed
Steven Schmitz Individual dba A General EngineerinWillowsSep 24, 2007Planned1 citation 1 serious$900
$6,750 proposed
Leon Krous Drilling Inc.Playa del ReySep 20, 2007Unprogrammed related2 citations 1 serious$3,260
Legaspi Grading & Excavation CO., Inc.Playa del ReySep 20, 2007Unprogrammed related1 citation 1 serious$2,360
Golden West Plumbing Inc.Moreno ValleySep 19, 2007Planned4 citations 1 serious$4,950
$7,475 proposed
Armo Builders IncPlaya del ReySep 19, 2007Complaint1 citation 1 serious$2,360
John J BoscareloOaklandSep 19, 2007Unprogrammed related2 citations 1 serious$2,010
Pacific West Communication, Inc.Panorama CitySep 11, 2007Complaint3 citations 1 serious$2,585
$3,845 proposed
William Angelo Etal dba the Gold River CompanySacramentoSep 10, 2007Unprogrammed related3 citations$1,715
Tri-Gen Engineering IncMenifeeSep 10, 2007Accident4 citations 1 serious 1 repeat$1,200
$4,160 proposed
Mountain Cascade IncSan FranciscoAug 29, 2007Complaint1 citation 1 repeat$225
$1,800 proposed
Len Hatton's Backhoe ServiceHillsboroughAug 23, 2007Planned2 citations 1 serious$1,000
$4,500 proposed
Sal Espinoza Const. dba Espinoza ConstructionFullertonAug 21, 2007Complaint2 citations 1 serious$2,490
Apple Valley ConstructionApple ValleyAug 14, 2007Accident4 citations$2,700
$17,835 proposed
Ali KabiriStudio CityAug 13, 2007Complaint4 citations$1,090
$4,640 proposed
Star Rooter and Plumbing, Inc.Castro ValleyAug 9, 2007Complaint4 citations 3 serious$3,130
$9,885 proposed
R W PlumbingLos AngelesAug 8, 2007Accident5 citations 2 serious$3,150
$8,885 proposed
Athan MagganasOaklandAug 7, 2007Complaint4 citations$600
$9,600 proposed
D.E.Swafford, Sr.&jr.Dba American Underground ContrDublinJul 25, 2007Planned7 citations 3 serious$10,200
$21,930 proposed
San Francisco Plumbing CompanySan FranciscoJul 19, 2007Complaint2 citations 1 serious$950
Pouk & Steinle IncRiversideJul 13, 2007Complaint1 citation$1,500
$5,060 proposed
Michael HammanSan FranciscoJul 11, 2007Complaint2 citations$200
$1,740 proposed
Menar Construction CompanyStudio CityJul 3, 2007Complaint4 citations 1 serious$2,140
$4,860 proposed
Dan Mayberry's Pipeline ConstructionBakersfieldJun 28, 2007Referral2 citations 1 serious$1,400
$4,720 proposed
Sandoval ConstructionBakersfieldJun 28, 2007Complaint1 citation$130
Frida ShabtaiTarzanaJun 20, 2007Complaint3 citations 1 serious$1,250
$1,700 proposed
RBC ConstructionPomonaJun 13, 2007Complaint8 citations 2 serious$7,335
R C Roofing and ConstructionMontereyJun 11, 2007Unprogrammed related7 citations 1 serious$3,710
MR. Rooter PlumbingMontereyJun 7, 2007Complaint2 citations 1 serious$1,190
$2,795 proposed
CA Dept. of Veterans Affairs, HomeYountvilleJun 5, 2007Complaint1 citation$650
M Karkori Construction, Inc.San FranciscoJun 1, 2007Planned9 citations 1 serious$1,495
Khalsa ConstructionMontereyJun 1, 2007Complaint7 citations 1 serious$1,480
$3,710 proposed
Michael Abitboul dba Michael PlumbingLos AngelesMay 31, 2007Complaint8 citations 2 serious$2,300
$5,750 proposed
Cme BuilderCowan HeightsMay 29, 2007Unprogrammed related1 citation 1 serious$24,300
Jitmey Company IncCowan HeightsMay 29, 2007Complaint2 citations 1 serious$19,775
Mejia General Construction Inc.Beverly HillsMay 24, 2007Accident5 citations 2 serious$11,800
Goorgen M. Stepanians dba G Tech Const & Elect.North HollywoodMay 23, 2007Accident7 citations 1 serious$4,545
Sketchley & Mason Inc.Woodland HillsMay 22, 2007Complaint2 citations 1 serious$2,585
Pyramid Building and Engineering, Inc.VictorvilleMay 18, 2007Complaint3 citations 1 serious$1,350
$2,245 proposed
Jeremias Sanchez dba JS Concrete Construction, IncSan FranciscoMay 17, 2007Accident9 citations 2 serious$18,190
Altima Contracting Limited Inc.San LeandroMay 14, 2007Complaint3 citations 1 serious 2 repeat$8,600
$14,400 proposed
Javier Chavarria dba JC EngineeringSan FranciscoMay 9, 2007Unprogrammed related1 citation 1 serious$900
$1,575 proposed
Advance Management & Investment LLC dba SpringhillHesperiaMay 4, 2007Complaint5 citations 2 serious$7,585
Jose MendozaSan FranciscoMay 3, 2007Complaint7 citations 1 serious$1,250
$2,480 proposed
Agri Valley IrrigationMendotaApr 17, 2007Planned3 citations$470
$19,285 proposed
Blois Construction, Inc.VenturaApr 11, 2007Accident1 citation$2,500
$16,200 proposed
Clear Creek Community SVC DistAndersonApr 6, 2007Complaint2 citations 1 serious$1,650
$6,525 proposed
Dore' ConstructionSan FranciscoMar 29, 2007Accident5 citations 2 serious$11,550
$12,975 proposed
Wong Builders, Inc.Menlo ParkMar 27, 2007Complaint9 citations 1 serious$1,050
$11,010 proposed
Atlantic Development & Construction CO., Inc.Menlo ParkMar 27, 2007Unprogrammed related1 citation$0
City of ColtonColtonMar 22, 2007Complaint4 citations 1 serious$2,850
$10,495 proposed

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, California inspections opened through Oct 27, 2026. Back to page 1, safety tracker home.

About this data: Records come from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement datasets (inspection, violation, accident and accident injury tables), which carry Cal/OSHA's state-plan inspections alongside federal ones. We load every inspection of a California worksite opened since January 1, 2000 and refresh it weekly. Employer names, addresses and industry codes are as the inspecting office recorded them; similar names are grouped where they clearly refer to the same employer. A citation can be reduced, vacated or withdrawn on appeal, and an inspection can stay open for months, so a record can change. Penalties shown as "current" reflect the latest status in the federal file. This page is public information about the employer's regulatory record, not legal advice and not a statement that any person was harmed or any law broken beyond what the record states.

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