Rule record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

8 CCR 5144, Respiratory protection: Cal/OSHA Citations

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

Page 20 of 59. Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection that cited 8 CCR 5144, Respiratory protection since 2000: 5,808 inspections, 10,170 citations, $4,610,764 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 5144, Respiratory protection, page 20 of 59

5,808 inspections since 2000, newest first. Page 1 carries the summary, the largest penalties, the rules cited and the year-by-year table.

EmployerCityOpenedWhyResultPenalty
G B Rafael, A California CorporationSanta RosaFeb 22, 2017Planned9 citations$2,215
Weiss McNair LLCChicoFeb 22, 2017Planned4 citations$1,680
Caroline Moreno, AN Individual aka Mackensie Isabel AshtonSanta RosaFeb 22, 2017Planned6 citations$1,175
C. Smith Transport, Inc.RiversideFeb 22, 2017Planned4 citations$750
Picture Perfect Construction, Inc.GlendoraFeb 22, 2017Planned4 citations$500
$750 proposed
S & A ManufacturingLivingstonFeb 17, 2017Planned11 citations 3 serious$5,320
$10,020 proposed
Griffith Restoration, Inc.RocklinFeb 17, 2017Planned9 citations$1,575
$2,360 proposed
Misa Bella DesignsSalinasFeb 17, 2017Unprogrammed related5 citations$750
Richmond Sanitary Service, Inc.RichmondFeb 16, 2017Complaint5 citations$1,800
$2,250 proposed
Matthew C. Luedecke, AN IndividualPetalumaFeb 15, 2017Planned8 citations 3 serious$6,260
$13,330 proposed
Quick UniformsVan NuysFeb 15, 2017Complaint19 citations 1 serious$3,700
$7,605 proposed
U-Neac Framing & Drywall, Inc.SacramentoFeb 15, 2017Complaint3 citations$950
The Boldt CompanySacramentoFeb 15, 2017Unprogrammed related1 citation$0
$935 proposed
Miller Coors LLCIrwindaleFeb 14, 2017Planned4 citations$2,010
City of BeniciaBeniciaFeb 13, 2017Planned18 citations 1 serious$8,720
$23,225 proposed
Wilbur-Ellis CompanyElk GroveFeb 13, 2017Planned3 citations$2,635
$11,470 proposed
Woodland Welding Works, IncWoodlandFeb 8, 2017Planned11 citations 2 serious$3,935
$6,565 proposed
G. A. Osborne Pipe & Supply IncVictorvilleFeb 7, 2017Complaint4 citations$1,105
AmeriprideFresnoFeb 7, 2017Complaint2 citations$560
Francisco BautistaWestlake VillageFeb 3, 2017Unprogrammed related6 citations 1 serious$11,970
Charles M Vogel dba C M Vogel ElectricWestlake VillageFeb 3, 2017Fatality or catastrophedeath 5 citations 1 serious$10,800
$11,865 proposed
Courtesy Automotive Group, Inc.ChicoFeb 3, 2017Complaint5 citations$1,105
$1,530 proposed
Momentum Auto Group Inc.FairfieldFeb 2, 2017Complaint8 citations$4,480
JM Environmental, Inc.Elk GroveFeb 1, 2017Planned2 citations$675
New Life Vinyl, Inc.Crescent CityFeb 1, 2017Referral1 citation$165
Spray King IncFresnoJan 25, 2017Planned15 citations 8 serious$44,150
Clarot Farms Inc.ModestoJan 25, 2017Planned7 citations 2 serious$5,060
Heritage Cabinet CO IncChatsworthJan 25, 2017Planned13 citations 4 serious$1,570
$8,120 proposed
RCS Industries IncRiversideJan 24, 2017Planned12 citations 4 serious$3,495
$9,210 proposed
Race Engineering, Inc.AzusaJan 24, 2017Programmed related3 citations$1,005
P.W. Stephens Environmental, Inc.ModestoJan 24, 2017Planned2 citations$260
TLP Metal Works Inc.El CajonJan 23, 2017Planned25 citations 9 serious$24,325
$69,425 proposed
Jonathan Louis InternationalGardenaJan 23, 2017Complaint5 citations 3 serious$8,400
$23,055 proposed
Cryoquip IncMurrietaJan 20, 2017Accident9 citations 3 serious$45,250
$70,250 proposed
Triumph Processing - Embee Division Inc.Santa AnaJan 20, 2017Complaint20 citations 3 serious$31,035
$83,925 proposed
Enrique Cruz FerinAnaheimJan 19, 2017Planned6 citations 1 serious$8,750
A & R Active Auto Works IncAnaheimJan 19, 2017Planned11 citations 2 serious$4,395
$24,950 proposed
Papich Construction Company, Inc.CoalingaJan 19, 2017Complaint3 citations$1,350
$18,900 proposed
Powder Coaters IncClovisJan 18, 2017Planned10 citations 5 serious$14,060
Better World Manufacturing IncFresnoJan 18, 2017Planned11 citations 6 serious$7,035
$13,040 proposed
Perfect Color Reconditioning IncAnaheimJan 18, 2017Planned8 citations 1 serious$3,550
$5,215 proposed
Le's Auto Repair and Body IncGarden GroveJan 18, 2017Planned7 citations 1 serious$3,500
$6,200 proposed
Raley's SupermarketsSacramentoJan 12, 2017Planned2 citations$980
CA Dept. of Developmental ServicesCosta MesaJan 10, 2017Complaint1 citation$0
$280 proposed
Airgas DRY IceTorranceJan 9, 2017Referral4 citations$1,500
Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber and Composites, IncSacramentoJan 6, 2017Complaint5 citations$1,460
Cali-Co IncSouth GateJan 5, 2017Accident6 citations 2 serious$12,800
$18,150 proposed
NCW IncorporatedChatsworthJan 5, 2017Planned14 citations 3 serious$3,160
$9,190 proposed
Caliber Cabinets, Inc.HaywardJan 5, 2017Planned5 citations$760
Karl H. Heuken II, AN IndividualHaywardJan 5, 2017Planned3 citations$620
Billy Ray GlennElk GroveJan 4, 2017Planned8 citations$1,260
Semano Inc.HaywardDec 28, 2016Complaint13 citations 5 serious$26,375
$50,460 proposed
Natomas Auto Body & Paint Inc.SacramentoDec 28, 2016Complaint4 citations$1,240
Scenic Highlights, Inc.Sun ValleyDec 22, 2016Complaint6 citations$720
$2,025 proposed
Fire & Light Originals LPArcataDec 22, 2016Planned6 citations$660
Gino Rinaldi Inc.San FranciscoDec 21, 2016Accident5 citations 2 serious$29,175
$34,150 proposed
Lewis Robinson ConstructionRancho CordovaDec 19, 2016Complaint2 citations$390
Wissam Shhadeh, AN IndividualEscondidoDec 15, 2016Planned7 citations$1,365
Anaplex CorporationParamountDec 14, 2016Complaint9 citations 7 serious$47,875
$78,250 proposed
Javier Martinez JRFowlerDec 14, 2016Planned11 citations 4 serious$11,400
$17,330 proposed
Moen Woodworks IncSan ClementeDec 14, 2016Planned23 citations 4 serious$3,540
$16,085 proposed
Auto Mac Limited Liability CompanySan DiegoDec 14, 2016Planned7 citations$1,300
Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.San FranciscoDec 13, 2016Complaint2 citations$860
$1,160 proposed
Costa Mesa Collision and Auto PaintingCosta MesaDec 12, 2016Complaint20 citations 5 serious$5,000
$43,750 proposed
Zook's Earl Scheib, Inc.National CityDec 8, 2016Planned7 citations$1,240
Desert Restoration IncIndioDec 8, 2016Planned1 citation$110
Sannipoli Corp. dba Triguard of CaliforniaMenifeeDec 6, 2016Planned10 citations 4 serious$5,700
$12,990 proposed
Leland A. SmithBreaDec 1, 2016Complaint5 citations 2 serious$3,570
$7,685 proposed
Nusil Technology, LLC / Avantor Performance Materials, Inc.BakersfieldNov 30, 2016Accident2 citations$1,685
$14,435 proposed
Primo Powder Coating & SandblastingHuntington BeachNov 29, 2016Referral11 citations 6 serious 3 repeat$17,485
$72,885 proposed
City of Santa Ana Police DepartmentSanta AnaNov 29, 2016Complaint5 citations$0
$1,020 proposed
Occs, Inc.Santa Fe SpringsNov 18, 2016Complaint9 citations 4 serious$13,325
$71,800 proposed
Constellation Brands US Operations Inc.LodiNov 18, 2016Planned3 citations$750
$1,335 proposed
Critas ManagementSan FranciscoNov 17, 2016Complaint6 citations 2 serious$9,225
Jesus Mejia, AN IndividualDublinNov 17, 2016Planned8 citations 1 serious$4,095
Iewc Corp.ConcordNov 15, 2016Complaint14 citations 2 serious$12,945
$19,245 proposed
Ipt, Inc.FresnoNov 14, 2016Complaint7 citations$2,090
The Carpenter GroupSan FranciscoNov 10, 2016Planned14 citations 4 serious$10,935
$29,750 proposed
S & y CorporationOaklandNov 10, 2016Complaint6 citations$1,300
Manuel MaderoOaklandNov 10, 2016Unprogrammed related6 citations$1,300
Cebro Frozen FoodsNewmanNov 9, 2016Planned7 citations 3 serious$8,185
$17,595 proposed
Bkon Interior Solution IncParamountNov 9, 2016Planned13 citations 5 serious$4,995
$11,175 proposed
S & S Foods, LLCAzusaNov 9, 2016Planned5 citations$2,245
Turlock Tile & Stone, CO. Outlet CenterTurlockNov 9, 2016Planned7 citations$1,280
Peters Fruit Farms, Inc.ReedleyNov 9, 2016Planned3 citations$965
Strombeck Construction and Painting IncEurekaNov 8, 2016Referral1 citation$225
Rafael A RoseroParamountNov 4, 2016Fatality or catastrophedeath 10 citations 4 serious$32,660
$84,635 proposed
TLK Steel IncorporatedSan FranciscoNov 4, 2016Complaint10 citations 2 serious$4,797
$12,000 proposed
Precision Cooling CompanyOxnardNov 4, 2016Planned8 citations 1 serious$4,400
$12,610 proposed
Chem Quip, Inc.ReddingNov 3, 2016Complaint2 citations$615
Conejo Complete Inc. dba Conejo Complete LandscapeWestlake VillageNov 3, 2016Planned2 citations$220
Nano Conversion Technologies, Inc.San JoseNov 1, 2016Accident6 citations 1 serious$11,775
US Farm SystemsTulareOct 28, 2016Complaint5 citations$3,075
Tri-J Metal Heat Treating CO.PomonaOct 28, 2016Complaint4 citations$830
City Terrace Recycling, LLCLos AngelesOct 26, 2016Planned15 citations 3 serious$4,725
$8,025 proposed
Superior Abatement Services, Inc.SanteeOct 26, 2016Planned8 citations 1 repeat$3,300
Blue Mountain Construction Services, Inc.AlamedaOct 18, 2016Accident4 citations 2 serious$25,800
$47,400 proposed
Advanced UV IncCerritosOct 18, 2016Complaint3 citations 1 serious$3,800
$13,335 proposed
Marin Community College DistrictNovatoOct 17, 2016Complaint1 citation$425
Marr B. Olsen, Inc.Mill ValleyOct 12, 2016Planned8 citations 2 serious$3,645
$7,345 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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