Rule record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

8 CCR 3456: Cal/OSHA Citations

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

Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection that cited 8 CCR 3456 since 2000: 92 inspections, 100 citations, $147,670 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 3456 at a glance

Since 2000, 92 California inspections have cited 8 CCR 3456, 100 citations in all, 24 of them serious, carrying $147,670 in penalties after appeals. In the last 12 months 0 inspections opened. The industries inspected most here are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (73), (19).

Where it is cited most: Imperial (17), Riverside (13), Monterey (12), Kern (9), Fresno (5), San Luis Obispo (4), Yolo (4), Santa Barbara (4), Ventura (3), Solano (3).

All inspections, newest first

92 inspections. Click a date for the citations.

EmployerCityOpenedWhyResultPenalty
Family Ranch, Inc.San JoaquinMay 21, 2025Complaint1 citation$210
Elkhorn Packing CO., LLCGilroySep 12, 2024Planned1 citation$635
Valley Pride IncThermalMar 30, 2022Complaint1 citation$1,125
Andrade FLC, Inc.Le GrandJul 27, 2021Complaint1 citation$200
Frederick L Richter & Son, Inc.ColusaAug 21, 2019Complaint2 citations$575
Salomon Martinez Farm Labor ContractorButte CityJun 5, 2019Referral3 citations$1,060
Gold Coast Farms, Inc.Santa MariaAug 2, 2018Complaint1 citation 1 serious$2,250
Cal Central Harvesting, Inc.BakersfieldFeb 21, 2018Complaint1 citation$300
Golden Valley Farm Service IncBrawleyMar 8, 2017Complaint5 citations$1,590
Marielena GaribaldiTehachapiJun 30, 2016Complaint2 citations$1,120
SO MO CO Labor SupplySan LucasAug 24, 2015Accident2 citations$650
Prime Time Sales LLCThermalNov 6, 2014Complaint2 citations$5,400
Prime Time InternationalCoachellaAug 12, 2014Planned4 citations$1,770
Duncan Family FarmsNew CuyamaJul 16, 2014Planned5 citations 1 serious$3,375
Garza ContractingCuyamaJul 16, 2014Planned3 citations 1 serious$2,900
Organic Berries LLCPiruMay 8, 2014Planned1 citation$225
Amarjit S Kandola & Bikram S Kandola dba Kandola BLivingstonFeb 19, 2014Complaint4 citations 1 repeat$7,000
A & L Contracting Inc.BrawleyJan 30, 2014Unprogrammed related2 citations 1 serious$5,550
Esparza Enterprises, Inc.CoachellaDec 19, 2013Complaint1 citation$5,060
R & T Farm Management, Inc.BakersfieldSep 19, 2013Planned3 citations$900
Esparza Enterprises, Inc.BakersfieldSep 4, 2013Planned2 citations$1,200
FMG Farm Contractor IncGilroyAug 29, 2013Planned6 citations 2 serious$6,150
Lara Labor ContractorsDixonJul 29, 2013Referral1 citation$280
A. Oseguera Company, Inc.Arroyo GrandeJul 24, 2013Planned2 citations$350
Magana Labor Services, Inc.PiruJun 28, 2013Referral3 citations$2,010
Four Seasons Produce Packing Company IncEl CentroJun 6, 2013Planned3 citations 1 serious$2,615
David Lopez Soto Dba: Coastal Labor ContractorSalinasDec 4, 2012Unprogrammed related1 citation$825
M.A. Medina Farm Labor Services, Inc.BakersfieldSep 18, 2012Planned1 citation$410
R & R Labor, Inc.HollisterJun 6, 2012Planned2 citations$410
G & S FarmsSalinasApr 25, 2012Planned1 citation$335
Jett Harvest, Inc.BrawleyApr 11, 2012Referral1 citation 1 serious$3,375
Hacienda Farm Services, Inc.ShandonSep 7, 2011Referral2 citations$840
Ramirez Farm Labor Contracting, Inc.ShandonSep 7, 2011Referral1 citation$420
Oasis Berry Farms Inc.SalinasAug 24, 2011Planned1 citation$410
Batavia Inc dba E&h FarmsDixonAug 3, 2011Referral3 citations$2,015
Barrios Farms, Inc.YoloJun 16, 2011Complaint2 citations$1,000
Sunshine Food Corp. dba Kaju FarmMira LomaFeb 8, 2011Planned8 citations$2,115
Severiano Ayala dba Mike's FlowersFallbrookJul 28, 2010Planned6 citations$595
Luis Cueva Michel FLCWoodlandJun 30, 2010Planned2 citations 1 serious$3,085
Feroze Din Bath dba Los Banos FLCWoodlandJun 30, 2010Planned5 citations 1 serious$2,850
Luis Cueva Michel FLCWoodlandJun 29, 2010Planned2 citations 1 serious$3,085
Aguayo Contracting IncEastonJun 23, 2010Planned1 citation$825
Herb Thyme FarmsThermalMay 19, 2009Planned3 citations 2 serious$10,570
Bill Tanner dba Tannerberry FarmsCastrovilleFeb 3, 2009Planned1 citation$175
Jjall, LLCBrawleyJan 21, 2009Planned3 citations$1,275
Leyva Labor ContractorSan Juan BautistaDec 3, 2008Planned1 citation$225
Esparza Enterprises, Inc.CoachellaNov 14, 2008Planned1 citation$300
Jaime Zepeda Labor Contracting IncThermalSep 30, 2008Programmed related1 citation$75
Punjab Farms IncThermalSep 30, 2008Programmed related1 citation$75
Bidart BrothersShafterSep 17, 2008Planned2 citations$750
Titan Berry FarmsSalinasJul 10, 2008Planned4 citations 1 serious$3,300
Rosa Mondragon, FLCLindonJun 4, 2008Planned6 citations 2 serious 1 repeat$7,660
El Don Farm Contracting, Inc.WestmorelandJan 23, 2008Planned1 citation$225
Lassen Canyon NurseryMacdoelAug 15, 2007Planned5 citations 2 serious$7,050
Dixon Ridge FarmsDixonAug 9, 2007Planned5 citations$3,285
Gto Packing IncSan ArdoJul 25, 2007Planned2 citations 1 serious$2,700
Llamas Farm Labor ContractingTranquillityJun 14, 2007Complaint2 citations 1 serious$6,000
Martin Flores dba Flores Farm Labor ContractorFirebaughAug 3, 2006Planned5 citations 3 serious$11,320
Ceja Reyes Inc FLCColusaJul 7, 2006Planned3 citations 1 serious$5,755
Big Valley LaborGilroyFeb 8, 2006Complaint1 citation$225
Luna Nueva HarvestEl CentroJan 12, 2006Planned1 citation$235
D&r HarvestingThermalJan 11, 2006Planned1 citation$750
EZ Labor & HarvestingBrawleyNov 30, 2005Planned1 citation$365
Lizaola Farm LaborWestmorelandNov 30, 2005Planned3 citations$305
Dresick Farms IncHuronJul 15, 2005Complaint1 citation$5,000
Green Valley AG, IncCantua CreekJun 8, 2005Complaint1 citation$5,000
Golden State HerbsThermalJan 27, 2005Planned4 citations 1 serious$15,555
BE Wise RanchSan DiegoMay 14, 2004Complaint1 citation$150
S & M Farm ServicesBakersfieldAug 15, 2003Complaint3 citations$345
Ancor IncCerritosNov 15, 2001Accident2 citations$525
Foothill Packing, Inc.King CityJun 13, 2001Planned1 citation$350
Golden State HerbsThermalMay 29, 2001Complaint1 citation 1 repeat$700
Blas PackingSalinasMay 8, 2001Complaint1 citation 1 serious$2,700
Belk FarmsCoachellaJan 31, 2001Complaint1 citation$750
Lopez Pack-KingBrawleyDec 14, 2000Planned5 citations 1 serious$6,450
Performance Custom HarvestingHoltvilleDec 14, 2000Planned5 citations 1 serious$6,370
Lakeside OrganicWestmorelandDec 14, 2000Planned2 citations$600
Sierra PackingHoltvilleDec 13, 2000Planned4 citations 1 serious$6,100
Luna Nueva HarvestImperialDec 13, 2000Planned2 citations 1 repeat$1,685
Desert PackingHoltvilleDec 13, 2000Planned3 citations$1,375
Raul Velasquez FarmsSanta MariaNov 9, 2000Planned1 citation$185
Springfield FarmsSalinasSep 12, 2000Planned1 citation 1 serious$6,750
Growers Choice HarvestingSalinasSep 12, 2000Planned3 citations 1 serious$3,975
Albros Custom Harvest, Inc.SalinasAug 22, 2000Complaint1 citation$300
Albros Custom Harvest, Inc.GonzalesAug 22, 2000Planned1 citation$300
Willow FarmsVenturaAug 10, 2000Planned2 citations$1,000
R D Warden CO IncSan Luis ObispoAug 9, 2000Planned3 citations 1 serious$1,650
Golden State HerbsThermalJun 13, 2000Complaint1 citation 1 repeat$1,010
Jose R MirelesLamontMar 16, 2000Unprogrammed related4 citations$2,455
Eddie Cabanas Labor ContractorBakersfieldMar 16, 2000Complaint1 citation$450
EZ Labor & HarvestingImperialFeb 24, 2000Complaint2 citations$440
Onion King ValleyEl CentroFeb 8, 2000Planned3 citations 2 serious$5,550

Largest penalties under 8 CCR 3456

EmployerInspectionsCitationsPenaltiesDeathsLatest
Golden State Herbs36$17,2650Jan 27, 2005
Martin Flores dba Flores Farm Labor Contractor15$11,3200Aug 3, 2006
Herb Thyme Farms13$10,5700May 19, 2009
Rosa Mondragon, FLC16$7,6600Jun 4, 2008
Lassen Canyon Nursery15$7,0500Aug 15, 2007
Amarjit S Kandola & Bikram S Kandola dba Kandola B14$7,0000Feb 19, 2014
Springfield Farms11$6,7500Sep 12, 2000
Esparza Enterprises, Inc.34$6,5600Dec 19, 2013
Lopez Pack-King15$6,4500Dec 14, 2000
Performance Custom Harvesting15$6,3700Dec 14, 2000
Luis Cueva Michel FLC24$6,1700Jun 30, 2010
FMG Farm Contractor Inc16$6,1500Aug 29, 2013
Sierra Packing14$6,1000Dec 13, 2000
Llamas Farm Labor Contracting12$6,0000Jun 14, 2007
Ceja Reyes Inc FLC13$5,7550Jul 7, 2006
Onion King Valley13$5,5500Feb 8, 2000
A & L Contracting Inc.12$5,5500Jan 30, 2014
Prime Time Sales LLC12$5,4000Nov 6, 2014
Dresick Farms Inc11$5,0000Jul 15, 2005
Green Valley AG, Inc11$5,0000Jun 8, 2005

By year opened

YearInspectionsWith citationsCitationsPenaltiesDeaths
2025111$2100
2024111$6350
2022111$1,1250
2021111$2000
2019225$1,6350
2018222$2,5500
2017115$1,5900
2016112$1,1200
2015112$6500
20147721$26,2200
20138821$18,5650
2012556$5,3550
20116617$6,8000
20105516$10,4400
2009337$12,0200
20088817$12,6100
20074414$19,0350
20065511$18,2850
20055510$26,2250
2004111$1500
2003113$3450
2001556$5,0250
2000181844$46,6450

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.

Talk to a California employment lawyer today.

Free, confidential consultation. We represent employees only, never employers.