Rule record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

8 CCR 3227: Cal/OSHA Citations

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

Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection that cited 8 CCR 3227 since 2000: 109 inspections, 110 citations, $82,992 in penalties, newest first.

Every Cal/OSHA and federal OSHA inspection of a California workplace opened since 2000: 238,466 inspections of 122,854 employers, 447,188 citations, $586,238,760 in penalties, 5,717 deaths investigated.

Cal/OSHA inspections under 8 CCR 3227 at a glance

Since 2000, 109 California inspections have cited 8 CCR 3227, 110 citations in all, 13 of them serious, carrying $82,992 in penalties after appeals. In the last 12 months 0 inspections opened. The industries inspected most here are Retail Trade (27), Manufacturing (24), (18).

Where it is cited most: Los Angeles (38), Alameda (8), San Diego (7), San Francisco (7), Contra Costa (5), Santa Clara (5), San Bernardino (5), San Joaquin (4), Orange (4), Sacramento (4).

All inspections, newest first

109 inspections, page 1 of 2. Click a date for the citations.

EmployerCityOpenedWhyResultPenalty
Luke's Local Inc.San FranciscoOct 21, 2025Complaint1 citation$300
Gildor Inc.ChinoJul 23, 2025Planned6 citations$1,475
Tri Star Foods LLCSan JoseJul 21, 2023Complaint8 citations$2,680
Safeway Northern California DivisionLafayetteJun 9, 2023Complaint2 citations$1,700
Fred's Fencing Inc.SanteeJan 9, 2023Complaint2 citations$670
4px Express USACommerceSep 7, 2022Planned8 citations 1 serious$3,900
H Mart Lakewood, LLCLakewoodAug 30, 2022Planned5 citations 1 serious$3,300
Funky Fries and BurgersEl CajonApr 14, 2022Accident6 citations$1,700
Home DepotInglewoodFeb 11, 2022Planned3 citations 1 serious$3,935
House and Garden IncArcataDec 16, 2021Complaint3 citations$1,230
Pirch IncOceansideDec 13, 2021Complaint4 citations$2,055
Sonja Fisher, AN IndividualCalimesaJun 25, 2021Planned2 citations$170
Big Lots Stores, Inc.FontanaMay 28, 2021Complaint2 citations 1 serious$3,800
Crystal Creamery, Inc.ModestoJul 29, 2020Accident1 citation 1 serious$5,400
Arev Distribution Inc.IrwindaleOct 23, 2019Accident4 citations$955
Eureka Fortune, Inc.Crescent CityAug 8, 2019Complaint7 citations$1,815
J A Sutherland IncCrescent CityJul 31, 2019Complaint5 citations$2,060
Seamans Family MarketSusanvilleMay 22, 2019Complaint3 citations$815
Fedex ExpressLos AngelesSep 28, 2018Accident3 citations 1 serious$7,150
Furniture CityFresnoSep 6, 2018Complaint7 citations$1,575
Exodus Recovery, Inc.FresnoJul 13, 2018Complaint5 citations$3,415
National Stores Inc.PerrisNov 29, 2017Complaint8 citations 3 serious$70,765
Jackson Street Wine Warehouse, LLCNapaMar 22, 2017Complaint8 citations 1 serious$3,250
Johnny Steve Han, DDS, Inc.BreaMar 17, 2017Complaint3 citations$255
Super Store IndustriesLathropOct 21, 2016Complaint1 citation 1 serious$5,000
Blue Apron, Inc.RichmondSep 16, 2016Complaint5 citations$6,580
Workforce Enterprises Wfe, Inc.LynwoodAug 4, 2016Complaint9 citations 2 serious$6,970
Idc Logistics IncLynwoodAug 4, 2016Complaint9 citations 2 serious$6,600
Marquez Brothers International IncFresnoJul 21, 2016Complaint2 citations$320
Precision Global ResourceChinoMar 9, 2016Complaint1 citation$75
Tesla Motors, Inc.FremontFeb 24, 2016Complaint1 citation$375
City of BellBellNov 24, 2015Complaint2 citations$300
99 Cents Only StoreSonoraNov 13, 2015Complaint1 citation$550
99 Cents Only StoresLake ForestSep 30, 2015Complaint3 citations$555
K-MartLodiMay 19, 2015Complaint1 citation$415
Svenhards Swedish BakeryOaklandApr 3, 2015Complaint24 citations 8 serious$24,560
InditexSan FranciscoFeb 27, 2015Complaint4 citations$2,475
IZ & CO. Inc.Los AngelesFeb 3, 2015Complaint6 citations$1,620
California Department of Fish and WildlifeReddingJul 23, 2014Complaint2 citations$370
Segue Construction, Inc.PleasantonApr 3, 2014Complaint1 citation$365
Qstyle Fashion CorpSouth El MonteJan 16, 2013Planned6 citations$1,730
Lane Bryant StoresConcordOct 16, 2012Complaint3 citations$1,050
Eto Doors CorporationLos AngelesJun 12, 2012Accident27 citations 8 serious$13,815
CSK Auto, Inc.OaklandMar 29, 2012Complaint4 citations$2,380
Gradetek, Inc.Rancho CordovaMar 7, 2012Complaint4 citations$565
City of San DiegoSan DiegoMar 6, 2012Accident2 citations 1 serious$7,050
Toys R USBurbankOct 5, 2011Complaint6 citations$1,395
Sysco Guest Supply, LLCHaywardJul 26, 2010Complaint5 citations$2,700
Kern County LibraryBakersfieldMay 6, 2010Complaint1 citation$160
Ross Dress for LessRancho Santa MargaritaJan 12, 2010Complaint3 citations$1,210
Wig USA IncSan DiegoJun 23, 2009Complaint6 citations$755
Big 5 Sporting GoodsSan JoseJan 28, 2009Complaint2 citations$374
Modern Impressions Printing IncSacramentoDec 2, 2008Complaint5 citations$1,300
Barbeques GalorePalo AltoOct 23, 2008Complaint3 citations$600
Chinchiolo Stemilt California, LLCStocktonApr 1, 2008Planned14 citations 7 serious$7,420
University Communications, Inc.ModestoMar 21, 2008Complaint4 citations 1 serious$2,100
Construction Resource, IncOaklandMar 12, 2008Complaint5 citations 1 serious$2,010
Walgreen CompanySan FranciscoFeb 4, 2008Accident4 citations$600
Ker Little IndiaArtesiaDec 19, 2007Planned2 citations$410
Gold's GYM Woodland Hills, CAWoodland HillsNov 27, 2007Complaint6 citations$890
Talladium, Inc.ValenciaOct 12, 2007Planned15 citations 2 serious$4,560
Internationally Delicious, Inc/Masterpiece CookiesHaywardAug 22, 2007Planned34 citations 12 serious$12,615
Visual Image Concepts dba VciLos AngelesJul 6, 2007Complaint8 citations$1,050
Pottery BarnPalo AltoJun 14, 2007Complaint4 citations$1,350
Kern Medical CenterBakersfieldJun 8, 2007Complaint4 citations$1,585
Discount Video CTR Inc dba Sin City EntertainmentChatsworthMay 30, 2007Complaint9 citations 4 serious$10,695
EBParamountAug 12, 2006Planned4 citations 1 serious$1,050
TS TeriyakiParamountAug 12, 2006Planned2 citations$260
Jimenez Nursery, Inc.CarpinteriaJul 25, 2006Accident2 citations$750
Next Phase Distribution IncChatsworthJul 19, 2006Planned8 citations 1 serious$1,250
Demes Gourmet dba Master Link Sausage COFullertonJun 29, 2006Accident4 citations 2 serious$14,285
PetcoLong BeachMay 1, 2006Complaint4 citations$1,165
E S L EnterpriseEl MonteFeb 1, 2006Planned4 citations$500
Gleason IndustriesSacramentoNov 7, 2005Complaint8 citations 2 serious$15,300
Doori FashionsLos AngelesAug 26, 2005Planned5 citations 1 serious$815
Robertson's Ready Mix IncFontanaApr 29, 2005Complaint5 citations$1,040
Coca Cola EnterprisesSan LeandroJan 6, 2005Complaint3 citations$1,310
A-1 Textile & Hospitality ProductsPacoimaNov 5, 2004Complaint3 citations$445
Neighborhood House AssociationSan DiegoOct 15, 2004Complaint4 citations$370
Ross Dress for LessSan DiegoSep 8, 2004Complaint1 citation$450
Ralphs Grocery StoreLong BeachJun 11, 2004Complaint2 citations$220
PetcoLakewoodApr 26, 2004Complaint4 citations 1 serious$5,150
Lai Wah Sin dba Sam Woo RestaurantMonterey ParkFeb 10, 2004Accident8 citations$975
AlbertsonsCarsonJan 8, 2004Complaint1 citation 1 serious$3,375
Atomicbox COFontanaNov 6, 2003Complaint2 citations$485
Home DepotTorranceSep 30, 2003Complaint2 citations$370
Rite AidUkiahMar 25, 2003Complaint2 citations$450
Owens & Minor Distribution IncIndustryMar 17, 2003Complaint4 citations$1,200
City of Commerce Public LibraryCommerceMar 13, 2003Complaint3 citations$900
Lidia Rodiguez dba Lis FashionsLos AngelesJan 31, 2003Complaint6 citations$425
An-Will Bag CO.CoronaOct 30, 2002Accident4 citations$200
C & H Sugar Company, Inc.CrockettAug 19, 2002Complaint7 citations 4 serious$6,960
Kaiser Permanente HospitalRiversideMay 24, 2002Complaint3 citations$935
Sports MartConcordApr 23, 2002Accident14 citations 3 serious$6,780
Scusd- Sutter Middle SchoolSacramentoDec 20, 2001Complaint3 citations$900
Total Employee Management CO.Los AngelesNov 28, 2001Accident4 citations$1,050
China AirlinesLos AngelesOct 19, 2001Complaint3 citations$650
LI Ying SewingSan FranciscoMar 16, 2001Planned2 citations$100
SF Cotton Wear, Inc.San FranciscoMar 14, 2001Planned13 citations 1 serious$2,600
AlbertsonsSanta BarbaraFeb 7, 2001Accident2 citations$745

Largest penalties under 8 CCR 3227

EmployerInspectionsCitationsPenaltiesDeathsLatest
National Stores Inc.18$70,7650Nov 29, 2017
Svenhards Swedish Bakery124$24,5600Apr 3, 2015
Gleason Industries18$15,3000Nov 7, 2005
Demes Gourmet dba Master Link Sausage CO14$14,2850Jun 29, 2006
Eto Doors Corporation127$13,8150Jun 12, 2012
Internationally Delicious, Inc/Masterpiece Cookies134$12,6150Aug 22, 2007
Discount Video CTR Inc dba Sin City Entertainment19$10,6950May 30, 2007
Chinchiolo Stemilt California, LLC114$7,4200Apr 1, 2008
Fedex Express13$7,1500Sep 28, 2018
City of San Diego12$7,0500Mar 6, 2012
Workforce Enterprises Wfe, Inc.19$6,9700Aug 4, 2016
C & H Sugar Company, Inc.17$6,9600Aug 19, 2002
Sports Mart114$6,7800Apr 23, 2002
Idc Logistics Inc19$6,6000Aug 4, 2016
Blue Apron, Inc.15$6,5800Sep 16, 2016
Petco28$6,3150May 1, 2006
Albertsons314$6,2700Jan 8, 2004
Crystal Creamery, Inc.11$5,4000Jul 29, 2020
Super Store Industries11$5,0000Oct 21, 2016
Talladium, Inc.115$4,5600Oct 12, 2007

By year opened

YearInspectionsWith citationsCitationsPenaltiesDeaths
2025227$1,7750
20233312$5,0500
20224422$12,8350
20214411$7,2550
2020111$5,4000
20194419$5,6450
20183315$12,1400
20173319$74,2700
20167728$25,9200
20157741$30,4750
2014223$7350
2013116$1,7300
20125540$24,8600
2011116$1,3950
2010339$4,0700
2009228$1,1290
20086635$14,0300
20078882$33,1550
20067728$19,2600
20054421$18,4650
20047723$10,9850
20036619$3,8300
20024428$14,8750
20017738$7,4250
20008872$10,1550

Your rights when the hazard is real

You can report it, and the employer may not touch you for it. Any worker can file a confidential complaint with the nearest Cal/OSHA district office, by phone, online or in writing, and can ask that the employer not be told who complained. Firing, demoting, cutting hours, threatening or otherwise punishing a worker for a safety complaint, for reporting an injury, for testifying or for asking for a Cal/OSHA inspection is unlawful retaliation under Labor Code 6310; a complaint to the Labor Commissioner's Retaliation Complaint Investigation unit must be filed within one year, and a civil lawsuit is also available.

You can refuse work that would violate a safety standard and create a real and apparent hazard to you or your coworkers, and the employer may not retaliate for that refusal (Labor Code 6311). Say why in writing if you can, name the rule or the hazard, and keep a copy.

Every employer must have a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (Title 8, section 3203), train workers on the hazards of their jobs, provide protective equipment at no cost, and give workers access to the exposure and medical records that concern them. Outdoor workplaces need a heat illness plan with water, shade and rest (section 3395); indoor ones above 82 degrees need the indoor rule (section 3396); and since July 2024 nearly every employer needs a workplace violence prevention plan (Labor Code 6401.9).

An injury itself is a workers' compensation claim, handled separately from anything on this page. What this firm handles is the employment side: the retaliation, the firing after the injury report, the wage and hour problems that usually travel with an unsafe workplace. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.

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

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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