Rule record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

8 CCR 3427, Safe Work Procedures: Cal/OSHA Citations

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

Page 4 of 5. Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection that cited 8 CCR 3427, Safe Work Procedures since 2000: 406 inspections, 490 citations, $2,765,587 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 3427, Safe Work Procedures, page 4 of 5

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

EmployerCityOpenedWhyResultPenalty
Community Tree Service, Inc.Santa CruzMar 28, 2013Accident2 citations$675
Tree Care IncorporatedSacramentoFeb 21, 2013Accident3 citations 1 serious$14,810
$15,220 proposed
Arborwell, Inc.San FranciscoJan 24, 2013Accident2 citations$600
$1,500 proposed
William Subaie Individually and dba Ironbark ArborSonomaNov 8, 2012Accident5 citations 2 serious$16,425
$22,725 proposed
Davey Tree Surgery CompanyLytle CreekOct 17, 2012Accident1 citation$7,000
$18,000 proposed
Zhang HE dba Garden Greening ServicesSan GabrielOct 9, 2012Accidentdeath 8 citations$5,770
$7,360 proposed
Davey Tree Surgery CompanyChesterSep 27, 2012Accidentdeath 3 citations 2 serious$0
$31,400 proposed
Desert Haven Enterprises, Inc.LancasterSep 7, 2012Accident2 citations$1,500
Thomas Lanny GrammerLos GatosJun 4, 2012Accidentdeath 2 citations 2 serious$11,115
$21,600 proposed
Freddie's Tree Service aka Frank's Tree ServiceEscondidoApr 26, 2012Complaint10 citations$7,905
William P McGrath JR. dba Mother Earth LandscapingSan RafaelMar 26, 2012Accident5 citations 1 serious$5,900
$6,965 proposed
Fremont Union High School District Cupertino HighCupertinoFeb 28, 2012Accident5 citations 1 serious$6,120
$24,215 proposed
Bushwackers Tree ServiceKings BeachFeb 1, 2012Accident1 citation$350
Montejo LandscapingOceansideJan 12, 2012Accident12 citations 2 serious$11,595
$20,970 proposed
Shingletown Tree ServiceShingletownAug 30, 2011Accident2 citations 1 serious$2,425
$14,125 proposed
Samuel Vargas Garden & Landscaping ServiceAntiochAug 25, 2011Accident4 citations$6,305
Miguel Hurtado dba Hurtado Farm LaborOakdaleJun 29, 2011Referral2 citations$1,500
David A Kuttler dba Kuttler Tree ServiceGrass ValleyMay 3, 2011Accident5 citations 3 serious$12,635
$26,775 proposed
Eco Farms Avocado CompanyPauma ValleyApr 27, 2011Accident6 citations 1 serious$12,250
$21,840 proposed
San Diego Greencare IncSan DiegoMar 17, 2011Complaint1 citation$205
Ace Tree ServiceNorthridgeMar 9, 2011Accident1 citation$450
Ronald D Little dba Aaa Tree ServiceSacramentoFeb 1, 2011Accident1 citation 1 serious$10,800
CA TransportationEurekaDec 17, 2010Accident1 citation$600
Louis Tree ServiceLos AngelesOct 29, 2010Complaint7 citations 2 serious$2,050
$5,825 proposed
Pebble Beach CompanyPebble BeachMay 3, 2010Accidentdeath 2 citations 2 serious$24,300
$40,500 proposed
Sandborn Tree Service Inc.WindsorApr 12, 2010Accident1 citation 1 serious$900
$10,800 proposed
Johnson Tree Service, LLCAlamoApr 8, 2010Accident3 citations 2 serious$9,300
$26,600 proposed
Cupertino Electric, Inc.StanfordFeb 10, 2010Accident2 citations 1 serious$18,300
Trugreen LandcareGold RiverJan 4, 2010Accident1 citation 1 serious$9,000
$18,000 proposed
Bennett LandscapeRolling HillsDec 18, 2009Accidentdeath 6 citations 2 serious$11,320
$26,425 proposed
Vandenberghe Construction, Inc.ReedleyNov 17, 2009Accident4 citations 2 serious$27,900
$37,800 proposed
Atlas Tree Surgery, Inc.Santa RosaNov 16, 2009Unprogrammed related1 citation$200
Dworsky Companies Inc dba Dworsky Landscape SVCOntarioOct 15, 2009Accident6 citations$750
$2,800 proposed
Bruno Ferazza & David Ferazza dba BrunoAuburnApr 30, 2009Accidentdeath 4 citations 1 serious$5,835
$11,500 proposed
Valley Crest Tree Care ServicesUniversal CityApr 4, 2009Accidentdeath 5 citations 1 serious$18,670
$21,930 proposed
The Hess Collection WineryNapaDec 17, 2008Accident3 citations$1,700
Fallen Leaf Tree Service, Inc.SacramentoDec 9, 2008Accident4 citations 2 serious$33,900
Felipe Flores dba Flores Gardening ServicesSylmarNov 10, 2008Complaint2 citations$355
$2,830 proposed
Anytime Tree and Fence ServiceCitrus HeightsMay 7, 2008Accidentdeath 4 citations 2 serious$28,700
Housing Authority of the County of San BernardinoBarstowMar 18, 2008Accident3 citations 1 serious$2,700
$18,450 proposed
Fuji Gardens, Inc.San FranciscoFeb 28, 2008Complaint3 citations 1 serious$1,000
Bob Hudson Landscaping Hauling & Tree ServiceEncinitasJan 23, 2008Accident5 citations$1,150
$5,610 proposed
City of Ukiah Department of Public WorksUkiahJan 4, 2008Accident1 citation$300
Davey Tree Surgery CompanyBen LomondJan 3, 2008Accidentdeath 2 citations 1 serious$6,200
$23,000 proposed
Calif. Dept. of Parks and RecreationLebecDec 18, 2007Accident4 citations 1 serious$18,850
$24,200 proposed
Fess Parker's Doubletree ResortSanta BarbaraDec 3, 2007Accident2 citations 1 serious$5,060
$18,000 proposed
Antonio Medina dba Antonio Tree SVC, aka Medina TrCerritosNov 26, 2007Accidentdeath 4 citations$1,350
$11,625 proposed
The Tree MasterSaratogaOct 9, 2007Accidentdeath 7 citations 2 serious$0
$17,235 proposed
Pacific Terrain Landscape Maintenance, Inc.Laguna NiguelAug 29, 2007Accident4 citations$1,200
$6,200 proposed
Carlos ON the RidgeMagaliaJul 18, 2007Accidentdeath 4 citations 1 serious$8,000
$25,625 proposed
Joel Elenes dba First Class Tree ServiceRiversideMay 26, 2007Accidentdeath 4 citations$1,245
Hector Lopez dba Lopez Vineyard ManagementAngwinMay 15, 2007Accident4 citations 2 serious$2,910
$14,250 proposed
Professional Tree ServicesTrinidadFeb 27, 2007Accident1 citation$525
$3,935 proposed
Artistry IN TreesStinson BeachDec 12, 2006Accident2 citations 1 serious$2,000
$15,800 proposed
Alfaro Jean Pierre/Dba Jean Pierre Gardening SVC.San FranciscoNov 28, 2006Accident1 citation$100
Inzunza dba California Beaver Tree ServiceRedlandsNov 27, 2006Accidentdeath 4 citations$1,050
Tracy Unified School DistrictTracyNov 13, 2006Accident6 citations 2 serious$5,700
$15,935 proposed
Burlingame, City of, Parks & RecreationBurlingameOct 12, 2006Accident3 citations 1 serious$2,250
$16,950 proposed
New Life Tree Service & LandscapeSan JoseJun 13, 2006Accident4 citations 1 serious$11,580
S y Landscape & Design, Inc.DanvilleMar 21, 2006Accident11 citations 1 serious$3,955
$9,255 proposed
The Oaks Tree ServiceJulianJan 8, 2006Accidentdeath 5 citations 1 serious$3,600
$24,300 proposed
CA Dept. of TransportationLeggettJul 13, 2005Accident2 citations$1,050
$18,450 proposed
Pedretti Ranches, Inc.El NidoApr 13, 2005Accident4 citations 2 serious$3,425
$15,125 proposed
California Scenic LandscapeSan DiegoJan 10, 2005Accident3 citations$525
$875 proposed
Alpha Services LLCLake ArrowheadDec 21, 2004Accidentdeath 2 citations$600
$18,375 proposed
B&b Nurseries Inc dba the Landscape CenterLos AngelesNov 15, 2004Planned1 citation 1 serious$2,700
Jeff's Crane ServiceLake ArrowheadNov 1, 2004Complaint2 citations 2 serious$2,700
$6,750 proposed
Mountain Tree Service IncLake ArrowheadNov 1, 2004Complaint2 citations 2 serious$1,800
$6,750 proposed
Tvita Tasini Lavaka dba Kiwi ConcreteDanvilleOct 4, 2004Accidentdeath 3 citations 2 serious$34,700
Absolute Tree ServiceBig Bear LakeAug 11, 2004Accident3 citations$5,225
$15,885 proposed
Olivas Landscaping ServicesPalm SpringsJul 20, 2004Accidentdeath 5 citations 3 serious$18,550
Terra Industries IncBig BearJun 18, 2004Accident1 citation 1 serious$1,800
$14,400 proposed
Terra Industries IncLake ArrowheadMay 25, 2004Accident1 citation 1 serious$550
$14,400 proposed
AA High ClimberTwin PeaksMay 19, 2004Accident5 citations 2 serious$32,675
Mountain F. Enterprises, Inc.Running SpringsMay 6, 2004Accident1 citation 1 serious$16,200
$18,000 proposed
Taylor Tree CompanyLake ArrowheadMay 5, 2004Accident1 citation 1 serious$1,575
$10,800 proposed
Approved Tree CareNewport BeachApr 29, 2004Accident5 citations$2,700
$7,625 proposed
TFR EnterprisesCrestlineMar 26, 2004Accident6 citations 1 serious$8,600
$17,825 proposed
Kansas City TreeCrestlineMar 26, 2004Unprogrammed related5 citations 1 serious$2,500
$12,020 proposed
Mendez & Mares LandscapingVacavilleMar 17, 2004Complaint3 citations$1,575
Jose Mata Tree ServiceWillowsFeb 8, 2004Accidentdeath 2 citations$170
$16,550 proposed
Groveland Tree & Landscape IncPlacentiaJan 6, 2004Accident4 citations 1 serious$4,020
$17,070 proposed
Star LandscapingMontclairDec 17, 2003Accident1 citation 1 serious$2,475
Cablewest Construction, Inc.NapaNov 5, 2003Complaint3 citations 1 serious$2,225
Sycamore Landscaping CorporationSan LeandroOct 28, 2003Accident4 citations 2 serious$12,935
$20,970 proposed
Empire Polo Club IncSan DiegoOct 16, 2003Accidentdeath 7 citations 1 serious$7,255
$13,155 proposed
Harbor Christian Center IncWilmingtonSep 3, 2003Accident5 citations 1 serious$18,495
$41,370 proposed
Ambrose Recreation & Park DistrictBay PointJul 3, 2003Complaint4 citations$615
Leonard Chaidez Tree ServiceOrangeApr 16, 2003Accident4 citations$1,100
$8,025 proposed
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyDavisApr 3, 2003Unprogrammed related1 citation 1 serious$5,400
Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.San FranciscoJan 21, 2003Accident5 citations 2 serious$3,030
$21,785 proposed
Del Puerto HarvestingThermalDec 6, 2002Accident3 citations 1 serious$2,015
$36,315 proposed
Wendt Landscape ServicesMonarch BeachNov 14, 2002Accident3 citations$1,650
West Coast Arborist IncLos AngelesOct 3, 2002Accidentdeath 5 citations 1 serious$19,635
$27,600 proposed
Marcelino Uraje Tree TrimmingTustinJul 11, 2002Accidentdeath 3 citations 2 serious$12,560
$16,835 proposed
L A ChemicalSouth GateDec 13, 2000Accidentdeath 3 citations$450
$1,350 proposed
Ellet FarmsBrawleyNov 8, 2000Complaint4 citations 1 serious$2,625
$3,750 proposed
J.R. Date FarmsMecSep 19, 2000Accidentdeath 6 citations 2 serious$19,680
Fahy Tree ServiceRohnert ParkJul 10, 2000Accident1 citation$50
Henderson Tree ServicePowayFeb 7, 2000Accident3 citations$150
$200 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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