Rule record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

8 CCR 3321: Cal/OSHA Citations

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

Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection that cited 8 CCR 3321 since 2000: 82 inspections, 83 citations, $73,975 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 3321 at a glance

Since 2000, 82 California inspections have cited 8 CCR 3321, 83 citations in all, 3 of them serious, carrying $73,975 in penalties after appeals. In the last 12 months 4 inspections opened. The industries inspected most here are Manufacturing (35), Transportation and Warehousing (10), (9).

Where it is cited most: San Diego (11), Los Angeles (10), Alameda (7), Stanislaus (7), San Bernardino (6), Sacramento (5), Placer (5), Orange (5), Kern (5), Imperial (3).

All inspections, newest first

82 inspections. Click a date for the citations.

EmployerCityOpenedWhyResultPenalty
Polycell Packaging CorporationBiolaMay 7, 2026Planned8 citations 2 serious$12,125
Anthony Vineyards, Inc.BakersfieldMar 9, 2026Planned6 citations 1 serious$6,805
The Regents of the University of CaliforniaSan FranciscoMar 2, 2026Accident4 citations 2 serious$46,050
Hill Brothers Chemical CompanyCity of IndustryFeb 4, 2026Planned4 citations$2,000
Red Diamond Cooling, IncGuadalupeNov 22, 2024Planned5 citations$1,505
Nitricity Inc.FremontJul 9, 2024Unprogrammed related7 citations 4 serious$46,995
Ventura Foods, LLCOntarioJun 18, 2024Planned11 citations$4,300
San Joaquin Refining CO., Inc.BakersfieldJun 13, 2024Planned7 citations 4 serious$68,575
City of Roseville Environmental UtilitiesGranite BayNov 6, 2023Accident2 citations 1 serious$12,750
Proctor and Gamble ManufacturingSacramentoSep 14, 2023Accident2 citations 1 serious$11,400
Haliburton International Foods Inc.OntarioSep 20, 2022Planned11 citations 3 serious$48,485
Hoag Memorial Hospital PresbyterianNewport BeachJul 2, 2021Accident1 citation$225
Hasa Pool, Inc.San DiegoJun 24, 2021Unprogrammed related2 citations 1 serious$7,835
Ymca of San Diego CountySan DiegoApr 12, 2021Accident1 citation$1,125
Penske Logistics LLCUnion CityJan 14, 2021Complaint7 citations$1,945
Land 'o' LakesTulareAug 12, 2020Accident5 citations 1 serious$14,700
Kiva Energy, Inc.ModestoMar 26, 2020Complaint8 citations 1 serious$3,435
U.S.A Cold StorageOntarioJan 22, 2020Complaint19 citations 5 serious$62,325
Hronis IncDelanoJan 8, 2020Planned9 citations$1,670
Lineage Logistics LLCOxnardAug 13, 2019Programmed related4 citations 1 serious$8,995
Knee Deep Brewing Company, LLCAuburnJul 11, 2019Complaint2 citations$410
Diversified CPC International IncAnaheimJun 18, 2019Planned1 citation$185
Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLCRancho CordovaMar 28, 2019Accident9 citations$3,190
Stanford Cold Storage, Inc.Buena ParkNov 15, 2018Programmed related11 citations 1 serious$8,080
Atascadero Christian HomeAtascaderoJul 16, 2018Planned6 citations 1 serious$2,700
Glacier Cold Storage, Inc.Los AngelesFeb 15, 2018Planned10 citations 2 serious$9,800
U.S.A. Cold StorageOntarioDec 27, 2017Follow-up17 citations 2 serious$18,695
Gomez SandblastingAnaheimOct 16, 2017Complaint12 citations 3 serious$12,625
SGL Technic, Inc.ValenciaSep 8, 2017Complaint9 citations 1 serious$6,250
SunoptaModestoAug 24, 2017Complaint1 citation$300
Clougherty Packing LLC dba / Farmer JohnVernonAug 4, 2017Planned9 citations 2 serious$16,070
National Custom PackingCastrovilleApr 26, 2017Unprogrammed related8 citations 5 serious$15,400
Westland Technologies, Inc.ModestoFeb 23, 2017Complaint7 citations 1 serious$5,035
HL Power Company, A California Limited PartnershipWendelFeb 4, 2016Planned9 citations 1 serious$5,295
Tid Water & Power dba Almond Power PlantTurlockJan 20, 2016Planned4 citations$1,115
UPSSan FranciscoDec 17, 2015Complaint1 citation$560
Isola USA Corp. PlantElk GroveOct 14, 2015Complaint2 citations$1,170
City of Stockton Municipal Utility Dist.StocktonSep 2, 2015Planned14 citations 2 serious$11,780
J.R. Simplot CompanyLathropJul 31, 2015Planned1 citation$225
Chemtrade West US, LLCRichmondJun 24, 2015Planned1 citation$225
Rocktenn CP, LLCSalinasJul 18, 2014Complaint7 citations$2,250
Sears Outlet Stores LLC dba Sears Outlet StoreSan LeandroDec 6, 2013Complaint1 citation$280
Kern Oil & Refining CO.BakersfieldApr 18, 2013Planned17 citations 5 serious$20,145
Antioch Building Materials, Inc.PittsburgMar 25, 2013Accident8 citations 1 serious$3,400
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.WoodlandOct 5, 2012Accident1 citation$750
Central Valley Cheese, Inc.TurlockAug 6, 2012Accident4 citations$1,350
Golfland Entertainment Centers, Inc.RosevilleJun 28, 2012Referral8 citations 2 serious$19,250
Thorium Capital LLC dba California Bottling CORosevilleJun 20, 2012Complaint2 citations$1,575
Linde, LLCLivermoreMay 21, 2012Planned4 citations$1,540
Snowden Enterprises, Inc.ModestoOct 13, 2011Planned16 citations$1,540
Festival Fun Parks, LLC dba Raging Waters of SactoSacramentoAug 16, 2011Accident23 citations 4 serious$45,440
Morningstar Foods, LLCGustineAug 8, 2011Accident2 citations$1,125
Dba Yasuda Tree NurseryBonsallJul 28, 2011Planned12 citations 1 serious$2,050
Southern California Ice CompanyTorranceSep 23, 2010Follow-up4 citations$830
San Diego Water Dept/MiramarSan DiegoMay 10, 2010Planned9 citations 1 serious$7,830
TST IncFontanaAug 5, 2009Planned4 citations$745
Classic Party Rentals IncSan DiegoOct 16, 2008Complaint21 citations$5,685
D R Osborne CO IncHoltvilleJun 25, 2008Planned30 citations 4 serious$9,530
Western Farm ServicesImperialJun 5, 2008Planned13 citations$1,770
Stoody Industrial & Welding Supply, Inc.San DiegoNov 16, 2007Complaint29 citations 1 serious$5,915
Prudential Overall SupplyVistaMay 11, 2007Accident3 citations$1,950
Langer Juice Company IncIndustryApr 19, 2007Accident9 citations 6 serious$26,235
Goal Line L PEscondidoApr 19, 2007Planned10 citations 2 serious$14,315
Barkers Food Machinery ServiceSan DiegoNov 16, 2006Complaint13 citations 1 serious$4,055
Advanced Packaging and Products/Pjh BrandsGardenaJan 9, 2006Accidentdeath 7 citations 3 serious$27,075
RJ Van Drunen FarmsSouth San FranciscoMay 3, 2005Accident7 citations 2 serious$8,270
Shelton's Poultry IncPomonaOct 27, 2004Accident7 citations 4 serious 2 repeat$5,260
Morgan Confection CompanyChinoDec 22, 2003Accident5 citations 2 serious$37,210
Aera Energy LLCVenturaSep 16, 2003Unprogrammed related3 citations$725
West Kern Water DistrictTaftOct 1, 2002Complaint3 citations 1 serious$2,885
Brawley BeefBrawleyAug 19, 2002Accident24 citations 8 serious$22,170
World Citrus WestFullertonMay 22, 2002Planned8 citations 1 serious$6,725
Anheuser-Busch, LLCVan NuysApr 17, 2002Accident1 citation$420
Carlsbad Technology IncCarlsbadJan 16, 2002Accident18 citations$4,775
F & A Dairy of California, Inc.NewmanJan 10, 2002Complaint9 citations$1,660
Cal-Tech Metal Finishers, Inc.OaklandMar 14, 2001Complaint8 citations 5 serious$9,450
H.B. Fuller CompanyRosevilleNov 16, 2000Complaint3 citations$675
Specialized ProcessingEl CajonNov 3, 2000Complaint23 citations 8 serious 1 willful$57,220
E-D Coat, Inc.OaklandOct 31, 2000Complaint10 citations 1 serious$4,350
American Building Maintenance Janitorial ServicesSacramentoJun 29, 2000Complaint7 citations$4,655
Technichem, Inc.EmeryvilleMay 2, 2000Complaint25 citations 8 serious$5,045
Ben Myerson Candy CO.Los AngelesFeb 24, 2000Planned16 citations 4 serious$18,780

Largest penalties under 8 CCR 3321

EmployerInspectionsCitationsPenaltiesDeathsLatest
San Joaquin Refining CO., Inc.17$68,5750Jun 13, 2024
U.S.A Cold Storage119$62,3250Jan 22, 2020
Specialized Processing123$57,2200Nov 3, 2000
Haliburton International Foods Inc.111$48,4850Sep 20, 2022
Nitricity Inc.17$46,9950Jul 9, 2024
The Regents of the University of California14$46,0500Mar 2, 2026
Festival Fun Parks, LLC dba Raging Waters of Sacto123$45,4400Aug 16, 2011
Morgan Confection Company15$37,2100Dec 22, 2003
Advanced Packaging and Products/Pjh Brands17$27,0751Jan 9, 2006
Langer Juice Company Inc19$26,2350Apr 19, 2007
Brawley Beef124$22,1700Aug 19, 2002
Kern Oil & Refining CO.117$20,1450Apr 18, 2013
Golfland Entertainment Centers, Inc.18$19,2500Jun 28, 2012
Ben Myerson Candy CO.116$18,7800Feb 24, 2000
U.S.A. Cold Storage117$18,6950Dec 27, 2017
Clougherty Packing LLC dba / Farmer John19$16,0700Aug 4, 2017
National Custom Packing18$15,4000Apr 26, 2017
Land 'o' Lakes15$14,7000Aug 12, 2020
Goal Line L P110$14,3150Apr 19, 2007
City of Roseville Environmental Utilities12$12,7500Nov 6, 2023

By year opened

YearInspectionsWith citationsCitationsPenaltiesDeaths
20264422$66,9800
20244430$121,3750
2023224$24,1500
20221111$48,4850
20214411$11,1300
20204441$82,1300
20194416$12,7800
20183327$20,5800
20177763$74,3750
20162213$6,4100
20155519$13,9600
2014117$2,2500
20133326$23,8250
20125519$24,4650
20114453$50,1550
20102213$8,6600
2009114$7450
20083364$16,9850
20074451$48,4150
20062220$31,1301
2005117$8,2700
2004117$5,2600
2003228$37,9350
20026663$38,6350
2001118$9,4500
20006684$90,7250

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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