Rule record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

8 CCR 1541, Excavations, general: Cal/OSHA Citations

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

Page 7 of 17. Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection that cited 8 CCR 1541, Excavations, general since 2000: 1,659 inspections, 2,334 citations, $4,792,928 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, Excavations, general, page 7 of 17

1,659 inspections since 2000, newest first. Page 1 carries the summary, the largest penalties, the rules cited and the year-by-year table.

EmployerCityOpenedWhyResultPenalty
J R M ConstructionLos AngelesFeb 18, 2015Unprogrammed related10 citations 2 serious$10,766
Acme Electric CORiponFeb 18, 2015Complaint1 citation$350
Veteran Power, Inc.FremontFeb 5, 2015Referral1 citation$0
$275 proposed
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanySan JoseFeb 4, 2015Unprogrammed related1 citation$1,500
Largo Concrete, Inc.West HollywoodFeb 4, 2015Accident1 citation$450
$938 proposed
County of Los Angeles, Department of Public WorksValenciaJan 30, 2015Accident3 citations 2 serious$19,800
$36,560 proposed
Specialty Plumbing, Inc.Santa BarbaraJan 28, 2015Accident4 citations 1 serious$2,640
$4,835 proposed
Los Angeles City Dept. of Water and PowerSanta ClaritaJan 26, 2015Accident2 citations 1 serious$5,060
$5,480 proposed
Contorelli Construction, Inc.Huntington BeachDec 31, 2014Complaint4 citations$740
Kim Wong Plumbing IncEl MonteDec 9, 2014Complaint6 citations 2 serious$4,710
$13,200 proposed
D S S CompanyModestoNov 24, 2014Complaint1 citation$325
La City Water & PowerLos AngelesNov 21, 2014Accident1 citation$750
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanySan JoseNov 13, 2014Unprogrammed related2 citations 1 serious$3,150
$11,925 proposed
City of San JoseSan JoseNov 12, 2014Accident3 citations$2,550
$10,650 proposed
Djalil AbadiLos AngelesNov 10, 2014Complaint6 citations 1 serious$810
$3,705 proposed
SHRG Engineering IncLodiNov 6, 2014Complaint3 citations$960
$2,360 proposed
Dynamic Construction Services, Inc.Century CityOct 24, 2014Complaint2 citations 1 serious$8,775
Eddie Axner Construction, Inc.ReddingOct 24, 2014Accident1 citation$550
Mamco IncMoreno ValleyOct 17, 2014Complaint3 citations$375
$2,595 proposed
Ben Castro Masonry, Inc.La MiradaSep 19, 2014Referral4 citations$525
$4,035 proposed
Santos & SonsModestoSep 12, 2014Complaint3 citations 2 serious$6,225
$14,175 proposed
Harris Builders IncModestoSep 12, 2014Unprogrammed related2 citations 2 serious$600
$7,200 proposed
Bill Nelson Gen. Eng. Const., Inc.FresnoAug 27, 2014Complaint6 citations 2 serious$15,770
West Coast Boring IncWascoAug 21, 2014Referral4 citations 2 serious$5,790
Cal Prime, Inc.WascoAug 21, 2014Referral2 citations 1 serious$2,555
$3,410 proposed
Mesa EngineeringValenciaAug 8, 2014Complaint7 citations 1 serious$2,715
$5,325 proposed
Shaul Einy dba Zatara ConstructionLaguna BeachAug 5, 2014Complaint6 citations$2,125
T M Grady Builders dba Grady-O-Grady ConstructionFullertonJul 31, 2014Referral4 citations 3 serious$4,975
$7,545 proposed
E H C ConstructionSan DiegoJul 29, 2014Referral16 citations 3 serious$24,500
$25,930 proposed
Innovative Electric Industries Inc.LompocJul 25, 2014Complaint5 citations 1 serious$9,000
M C C Equipment Rentals IncYucaipaJul 9, 2014Complaint4 citations 2 serious$13,300
Star Rooter and Plumbing, Inc.San FranciscoJun 20, 2014Complaint8 citations$1,945
Western Dirt CorpSan DiegoJun 11, 2014Complaint7 citations 1 serious$4,910
The Honest PlumberBakersfieldJun 6, 2014Complaint8 citations 1 serious$4,375
MR. Jose ZavalaTarzanaMay 30, 2014Complaint4 citations$260
Ventura Ranch Resort LLCSanta PaulaMay 22, 2014Complaint4 citations 1 serious$2,145
$3,845 proposed
USA CorpLancasterMay 12, 2014Unprogrammed related1 citation 1 serious$4,950
$6,185 proposed
PPC Enterprises, Inc. dba Premier Plumbing CompanyLancasterMay 12, 2014Complaint2 citations 2 serious$3,960
$12,370 proposed
Multi-Family Builders Inc.San DiegoMay 1, 2014Complaint9 citations$2,215
Richard Lopez Construction, Inc.San DiegoMay 1, 2014Unprogrammed related7 citations$1,785
Emilia KhajaviWoodland HillsApr 29, 2014Complaint5 citations 2 serious$9,005
Pipe SPY, Inc.OaklandApr 21, 2014Referral7 citations 2 serious$3,720
$9,665 proposed
D.R. HortonPalm DesertApr 9, 2014Complaint2 citations$2,250
Can-Am Plumbing, Inc.TracyMar 26, 2014Planned3 citations 2 serious$16,650
Guy Yocum Construction, Inc.TracyMar 26, 2014Planned3 citations$1,650
$13,950 proposed
Shalom Rubin LLCNorth HollywoodMar 26, 2014Complaint6 citations$1,300
Big-D Pacific Builders, LPTracyMar 25, 2014Planned3 citations 3 serious$14,850
Denova Homes, Inc.PleasantonMar 14, 2014Unprogrammed related2 citations$2,475
$9,900 proposed
The Van Dyke CorpHoltvilleMar 13, 2014Complaint7 citations$3,890
William Self Associates, Inc.PleasantonMar 13, 2014Complaint3 citations 1 serious$2,275
$8,435 proposed
West Pointe Homes Inc.LompocMar 4, 2014Referral4 citations 1 serious$2,300
$4,700 proposed
Paul CaroneVenturaFeb 27, 2014Complaint6 citations 1 serious$3,995
Poppy Garden dba Prime Vision DevelopmentVacavilleFeb 25, 2014Complaint6 citations 1 serious$3,815
Robert Mueller Construction Inc dba Rmci GroupSan DiegoFeb 25, 2014Complaint11 citations$1,310
$2,815 proposed
John Kenney Const. dba Kenney ConstructionMontecitoFeb 20, 2014Unprogrammed related8 citations 1 serious$6,365
Norman Rolfe Dba: Rolfe ConstructionMercedFeb 5, 2014Referral3 citations 2 serious$3,050
$6,800 proposed
A.B.P./ All Bay Plumbing, Inc.ModestoJan 10, 2014Planned3 citations$275
$2,560 proposed
Barrera & Associates Construction, Inc.BerkeleyJan 2, 2014Complaint6 citations 3 serious$6,120
$41,060 proposed
Montclair Construction & Structural, Inc.BerkeleyDec 9, 2013Complaint6 citations$810
$1,800 proposed
John McDaniel Dba: Dirt MoversStocktonDec 2, 2013Complaint4 citations 1 serious$3,725
$5,280 proposed
Coast 2 Coast Plumbing IncCulver CityNov 19, 2013Complaint8 citations 1 serious$3,270
$5,920 proposed
Hal Hays Construction, Inc.San DimasOct 31, 2013Complaint7 citations 1 serious$3,600
$10,865 proposed
Regino Amilcar RodriguezNorth HollywoodOct 31, 2013Complaint7 citations 2 serious$3,425
$7,570 proposed
EK Khieng LeeNorth HollywoodOct 31, 2013Unprogrammed related2 citations$350
JG Demolition & Cleanup, Inc.WhittierOct 29, 2013Planned3 citations 1 serious$1,350
$6,735 proposed
Raul TorresVilla ParkOct 24, 2013Complaint9 citations 4 serious$4,125
$29,060 proposed
Vine Landscaping, Inc. dba Vineyard LandscapePleasantonOct 17, 2013Accident6 citations 1 serious$3,000
$8,040 proposed
H & H General Contractors, IncJurupa ValleySep 24, 2013Unprogrammed related3 citations$1,575
$4,950 proposed
Alternative Energy DevelopmentEl CentroSep 17, 2013Accident3 citations$1,920
Cozart Brothers, Inc.PittsburgSep 11, 2013Complaint1 citation$150
Stevens Creek Quarry IncNewarkSep 10, 2013Accident1 citation$565
$4,050 proposed
Toro Enterprises Inc.LancasterSep 6, 2013Accident1 citation$750
Tim Shelley dba Tim's PlumbingEurekaSep 5, 2013Complaint1 citation$175
Medina ConstructionOrangeAug 16, 2013Complaint7 citations 1 serious$2,750
$12,675 proposed
Star Rooter and Plumbing, Inc.San FranciscoAug 8, 2013Complaint7 citations 1 serious$3,640
SW AdministratorsWestminsterAug 5, 2013Referral1 citation 1 serious$5,400
$20,250 proposed
Ryan Orojenilak dba Quality BuildersLos AngelesAug 5, 2013Accident4 citations$1,305
Breault Asphalt Maintenance, Inc.El Dorado HillsJul 31, 2013Unprogrammed related2 citations 1 serious$1,030
$3,710 proposed
Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt IncEl Dorado HillsJul 30, 2013Accident5 citations 2 serious$8,930
Amado Boteo dba Prompt Plumbing ServicesSan FranciscoJul 10, 2013Complaint9 citations 1 serious$2,605
Abeco Electric Service IncChatsworthJul 9, 2013Accident6 citations 1 serious$3,345
Dempsey Construction IncSan DiegoJul 8, 2013Unprogrammed related11 citations$1,350
$3,705 proposed
Certified Concrete IncorporatedSan DiegoJul 3, 2013Complaint12 citations 1 serious$7,000
$9,605 proposed
Barrera & Associates Construction, Inc.BerkeleyJul 3, 2013Unprogrammed related4 citations$890
Arrow PipelineEscondidoJul 3, 2013Complaint3 citations$475
Phalanx Plumbing, Inc.SacramentoJul 2, 2013Referral4 citations$1,065
Condon-Johnson/Nicholson Construction JVSan FranciscoJun 25, 2013Unprogrammed related1 citation 1 serious$3,600
Fci Construction, Inc.Los AltosJun 7, 2013Complaint1 citation$750
Imperial Irrigation DistrictCalipatriaJun 6, 2013Planned5 citations$540
$10,800 proposed
Steve Ortiz Inc dba Mike Stern PlumbingTarzanaMay 13, 2013Complaint8 citations 2 serious$6,005
D.W. Hibbert Electric CO.San DiegoApr 24, 2013Unprogrammed related8 citations 1 serious$8,765
Suffolk-Roel San DiegoSan DiegoApr 24, 2013Accident9 citations$6,405
$10,525 proposed
Metrocell Construction, Inc.Simi ValleyApr 24, 2013Complaint5 citations 1 serious$5,180
$7,655 proposed
Pacific Excavation Inc.Coto de CazaApr 5, 2013Accidentdeath 7 citations 2 serious$21,000
$31,325 proposed
Los Angeles Engineering, Inc.Los AngelesMar 14, 2013Accidentdeath 4 citations 3 serious$100,635
Mark Stumpf dba Big Dog ConstructionOaklandMar 14, 2013Complaint4 citations$1,050
$6,910 proposed
AR PipelineAgoura HillsMar 11, 2013Accident11 citations 2 serious$19,165
Desert Air Conditioning, IncPalm SpringsMar 6, 2013Planned5 citations$1,230
Langer Juice Company IncBakersfieldFeb 11, 2013Accident1 citation$600
PG&ESacramentoFeb 4, 2013Accident2 citations$1,700

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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