Rule record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

8 CCR 4845, General Precautions: Cal/OSHA Citations

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

Page 2 of 3. Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection that cited 8 CCR 4845, General Precautions since 2000: 213 inspections, 229 citations, $220,600 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 4845, General Precautions, page 2 of 3

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

EmployerCityOpenedWhyResultPenalty
Western States Glass CorpFremontAug 5, 2004Complaint17 citations 1 serious$11,880
Llantera Tire CenterWilmingtonJul 16, 2004Complaint7 citations 2 serious$0
$6,005 proposed
Berkeley Ready Mix CompanyBerkeleyJul 8, 2004Unprogrammed related8 citations$1,250
$2,085 proposed
HI Point Industries LLCLos AngelesJun 1, 2004Planned12 citations 8 serious$9,900
$20,405 proposed
Holly Sugar Corp dba Spreckels Sugar COBrawleyApr 21, 2004Planned18 citations 8 serious$26,100
$42,360 proposed
El Dorado National California IncRiversideMar 31, 2004Planned14 citations 4 serious$12,525
$21,265 proposed
Zieman ManufacturingSan BernardinoMar 30, 2004Planned11 citations$2,135
$8,355 proposed
Central Concrete Supply CO., Inc.HaywardMar 9, 2004Complaint15 citations$3,560
$6,030 proposed
Veterans CabOaklandDec 30, 2003Complaint6 citations 2 serious$1,850
$2,000 proposed
Bay Meadows RacecourseSan MateoDec 11, 2003Complaint3 citations$495
Physicians Formula IncIndustryNov 19, 2003Accident11 citations 6 serious$9,135
$44,980 proposed
Davis Wire CorporationIrwindaleOct 21, 2003Accident21 citations 8 serious$21,510
$54,980 proposed
AA Lock & AlarmMenlo ParkOct 8, 2003Complaint3 citations$300
Rick's RecyclingBakersfieldSep 9, 2003Accident17 citations 7 serious$12,395
$41,675 proposed
Athens DisposalIndustryAug 13, 2003Complaint3 citations 1 serious$2,700
$11,785 proposed
Pacific Coast Feather Company8500 Rex RdJun 16, 2003Complaint6 citations$900
$19,230 proposed
Boa Vista HarvestingSanta MariaJun 11, 2003Planned10 citations 1 serious$3,825
$6,365 proposed
Felipe E Gonzalez dba F G Auto Sales & DismantlingWilmingtonJun 10, 2003Planned9 citations 1 serious$3,750
Francisco Hector Villegas dba Chris'auto DismantleWilmingtonJun 10, 2003Planned6 citations 1 serious$765
$3,000 proposed
El Cid Auto DismantlersWilmingtonJun 10, 2003Planned5 citations 1 serious$680
$2,875 proposed
Roma JewelryNewarkMay 13, 2003Complaint9 citations 1 serious$1,300
Naos ForgePalmdaleApr 28, 2003Complaint7 citations 2 serious$5,110
Active Forklift ServiceDowneyApr 16, 2003Complaint5 citations$650
$6,385 proposed
Bos Sheet Metal, Inc.ClarksburgFeb 5, 2003Accident5 citations 1 serious$3,700
Van Elle LTDLos AngelesFeb 5, 2003Unprogrammed related2 citations$400
Commercial Filter Recycling IncLos AngelesFeb 4, 2003Accident8 citations 6 serious$15,855
$36,675 proposed
General Boiler Company IncLos AngelesJan 6, 2003Accident7 citations 4 serious$3,750
$27,875 proposed
Atlas Iron and Metal WorksLos AngelesDec 11, 2002Complaint14 citations 4 serious$6,225
$14,725 proposed
Fibertech Polymers IncVernonDec 5, 2002Accident9 citations 4 serious$18,680
$41,800 proposed
Hydraulics International, Inc.ChatsworthNov 27, 2002Complaint6 citations$1,275
$5,055 proposed
ParsecCommerceNov 25, 2002Accident6 citations 5 serious$21,510
$50,250 proposed
Ancon Transportation ServicesVernonNov 25, 2002Accident5 citations 3 serious$21,270
$29,810 proposed
Kae Kyu Rim dba Phoenix Engineering & RentalLos AngelesNov 25, 2002Unprogrammed related5 citations 2 serious$5,990
Ukiah Solid WasteUkiahOct 8, 2002Planned3 citations 1 serious$1,650
$4,200 proposed
Berkeley FarmsSan LeandroSep 25, 2002Complaint5 citations 3 serious$7,905
$12,090 proposed
La Reina Inc.Los AngelesSep 5, 2002Accident14 citations 6 serious$22,380
$34,745 proposed
Tahoe Keys Property Owners AssociationSouth Lake TahoeAug 26, 2002Complaint10 citations 2 serious$5,305
$14,305 proposed
Wilcox Machine COBell GardensAug 13, 2002Accident5 citations 3 serious$5,800
$15,400 proposed
Pyramid Breweries Inc.BerkeleyJul 23, 2002Complaint25 citations 3 serious$13,300
$24,405 proposed
Owens Illinois IncLa MiradaJul 17, 2002Accident4 citations 2 serious$18,785
$19,160 proposed
Consolidated Container Company LLCIndustryJul 10, 2002Accident7 citations 1 serious$4,050
$34,860 proposed
Les Schwab Tire Center of CAVacavilleJun 26, 2002Accident4 citations$3,040
$24,605 proposed
Rand Pacific Sales IncSouth GateJun 7, 2002Accident17 citations 9 serious$20,355
$66,755 proposed
Los Angeles County Fire DepartmentMalibuJun 5, 2002Accident1 citation 1 serious$2,700
$5,056 proposed
George G. Sharp, Inc.National CityMay 23, 2002Planned3 citations$840
United Steel and MetalsSouth El MonteMay 8, 2002Accident10 citations 7 serious$10,200
$27,125 proposed
YYK Enterprises, Inc.National CityMay 8, 2002Planned10 citations 5 serious$10,085
$20,125 proposed
A C TransitEmeryvilleMay 8, 2002Complaint10 citations$2,535
$4,295 proposed
ThermometricsNorthridgeMay 2, 2002Complaint8 citations 3 serious$4,725
$7,535 proposed
Watkins Motor LineCommerceMay 1, 2002Accident6 citations 1 serious$3,450
$4,680 proposed
Ampco System ParkingSouth San FranciscoApr 25, 2002Complaint6 citations 2 serious$6,000
Teichert Inc dba Teichert Construction CORosevilleApr 25, 2002Complaint4 citations$655
$1,400 proposed
IroncoSan FernandoApr 3, 2002Planned22 citations 6 serious$18,975
$51,725 proposed
Industrial Plating CompanySan CarlosMar 5, 2002Complaint11 citations 2 serious$4,220
$6,845 proposed
D & H Truck Equipment IncFontanaFeb 28, 2002Complaint5 citations$775
Matagrano Inc.South San FranciscoFeb 25, 2002Complaint6 citations 2 serious$4,000
Texas Industries IncOlanchaFeb 1, 2002Planned2 citations$655
Anvil Steel CorporationGardenaJan 23, 2002Complaint8 citations 2 serious$7,025
$19,575 proposed
Mendocino Brewing Company Inc.UkiahJan 9, 2002Complaint8 citations$1,500
VomarVan NuysJan 3, 2002Complaint20 citations 2 serious$4,905
$8,495 proposed
Westelectric Casting IncCommerceDec 18, 2001Accident10 citations 4 serious$23,475
$32,750 proposed
Vest IncVernonDec 7, 2001Accident5 citations 4 serious$24,790
$32,445 proposed
Alcastco, Inc.Sun ValleyDec 4, 2001Accident14 citations 5 serious$30,600
$40,925 proposed
Standard Industrial Minerals IncBishopNov 28, 2001Planned2 citations$330
Pactiv CorporationCity of IndustryNov 25, 2001Accident2 citations 1 serious$4,500
$11,810 proposed
Pipe Works, IncorporatedSouth El MonteNov 16, 2001Accidentdeath 15 citations 5 serious$22,365
Boss Air MechanicalIrwindaleNov 1, 2001Complaint7 citations$250
$5,490 proposed
Leggett & Platt IncWhittierOct 4, 2001Accident11 citations 5 serious$9,075
$30,610 proposed
Electrorep Energy Products Inc.San LeandroSep 28, 2001Accident22 citations 4 serious$14,800
$27,390 proposed
StaffmarkSan LeandroSep 28, 2001Unprogrammed related14 citations 2 serious$7,050
$19,240 proposed
Toppan Electronics, Inc.San DiegoSep 21, 2001Complaint13 citations 2 serious$7,955
$19,725 proposed
Tri-Star Plastics, Inc.AnaheimSep 20, 2001Planned13 citations 4 serious$18,875
$24,500 proposed
International RecyclingComptonSep 5, 2001Complaint6 citations$1,150
$2,090 proposed
Cottonbow RanchCottonwoodAug 23, 2001Complaint2 citations$125
Plas-Tal MFG. CO.Santa Fe SpringsAug 22, 2001Complaint3 citations 1 serious$250
$7,310 proposed
Wallstrong TrailersHarbor CityJul 24, 2001Planned4 citations$475
Felbro WireEast Los AngelesJul 17, 2001Accident11 citations 2 serious$6,300
$18,835 proposed
Acme MetalsGardenaJul 12, 2001Accident19 citations 6 serious$16,745
$38,550 proposed
Industrial Battery Engineering Inc.19850683eyJun 29, 2001Complaint6 citations$700
$6,725 proposed
Swiss PortSan FranciscoJun 19, 2001Complaint11 citations 2 serious$6,750
Siemens Transportation Systems Inc, Vehicle Div.SacramentoJun 13, 2001Complaint3 citations$1,200
Arte de MexicoNorth HollywoodMay 21, 2001Complaint9 citations$900
$3,975 proposed
Arte de MexicoBurbankMay 8, 2001Complaint15 citations 1 serious$3,050
$12,285 proposed
Columbia Manufacturing CorpGardenaApr 26, 2001Complaint5 citations 4 serious$11,100
Stone Roofing CO IncAzusaApr 19, 2001Accident5 citations 3 serious$4,700
$19,760 proposed
Fittings That Fit, Inc.CovinaApr 16, 2001Complaint7 citations 2 serious$1,935
$20,910 proposed
National Metal FabricatorsSanta RosaApr 10, 2001Planned1 citation$75
Avis Car RentalSouth San FranciscoMar 29, 2001Complaint2 citations$650
$3,200 proposed
Romeros Food Products Inc.Santa Fe SpringsMar 27, 2001Accident6 citations 2 serious$3,200
$27,785 proposed
Modern Stainless & Design Inc.CloverdaleMar 5, 2001Complaint9 citations 2 serious$4,800
Tru-Form Industries, Inc.Santa Fe SpringsJan 24, 2001Complaint19 citations$2,125
$25,315 proposed
La Mira Rebar IncSanta MoniJan 10, 2001Unprogrammed related5 citations 2 serious$7,180
$8,530 proposed
El Monte Alloys013331872eJan 5, 2001Complaint24 citations 9 serious$18,050
$42,525 proposed
Hayward Pool Products Inc.PomonaNov 14, 2000Accident17 citations 5 serious$21,240
$46,380 proposed
Amro Fabricating Corp25952960onteNov 8, 2000Accident11 citations$2,605
$26,420 proposed
Crown Lift TrucksAzusaSep 21, 2000Accident8 citations$600
$12,175 proposed
International Window CorporationSouth GateSep 18, 2000Complaint14 citations 1 serious$7,670
$32,555 proposed
Marx Brothers CompanyLos AngelesSep 11, 2000Complaint9 citations$600
$5,825 proposed
Teknor ApexIndustrySep 1, 2000Accident10 citations$750
$31,675 proposed
Jj's Palomos SteelParamountAug 25, 2000Accident13 citations 3 serious$4,425
$15,262 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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