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 31 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 31 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
Uste Inc.Simi ValleyFeb 23, 2012Planned22 citations 6 serious$18,170
$73,045 proposed
West Valley Plating Inc.ChatsworthFeb 23, 2012Complaint5 citations$515
Mark & Lorie Bennett dba Bennett EnterprisesQuincyFeb 17, 2012Complaint7 citations$875
$1,820 proposed
P.G. Molinari & Sons, Inc.San FranciscoFeb 16, 2012Planned5 citations 2 serious$4,275
$6,400 proposed
Peggy S. Lane, Inc dba Cultured Marble ProductsSan LeandroFeb 16, 2012Complaint23 citations$4,225
$10,780 proposed
Specialty Hardwood Floors IncSanta BarbaraFeb 16, 2012Unprogrammed related3 citations$345
Olson and CO. SteelFresnoFeb 15, 2012Complaint3 citations$1,780
Jason Hazard dba Hazard PaintingSan DiegoFeb 15, 2012Planned4 citations$475
$715 proposed
Zazzle Inc.San JoseFeb 15, 2012Complaint4 citations$450
$1,115 proposed
Synergy Project Management, Inc.San FranciscoFeb 14, 2012Complaint5 citations$1,000
$2,330 proposed
City of Lemoore Wastewater Treatment PlantLemooreFeb 9, 2012Planned16 citations 3 serious$6,235
$21,715 proposed
Butte CO Rice Growers Assoc dba BucraRichvaleFeb 9, 2012Planned21 citations$1,350
$2,320 proposed
Nevada City Waste Water Treatment PlantNevada CityFeb 8, 2012Planned14 citations 2 serious$3,105
$6,165 proposed
Peterberg Construction IncLos AngelesFeb 8, 2012Complaint6 citations$950
Milodon, Inc.Simi ValleyFeb 6, 2012Complaint10 citations 3 serious$5,530
$13,755 proposed
Gerlinger Foundry & Machine Works, Inc dba GerlingSacramentoFeb 6, 2012Complaint3 citations$615
$1,225 proposed
Ozotech, Inc.YrekaJan 31, 2012Complaint2 citations$330
French Gulch (Nevada) Mining CorpFrench GulchJan 31, 2012Planned2 citations$325
Vandenberg MFG CO IncArtesiaJan 26, 2012Planned8 citations 3 serious$2,140
$8,615 proposed
Z Collection Inc.San FranciscoJan 25, 2012Accident9 citations 1 serious$6,910
$8,415 proposed
Auto Master Services, LLC dba Auto MastersEl CajonJan 25, 2012Planned6 citations$1,450
Roberto Castillo dba E C Auto BodySan FranciscoJan 25, 2012Planned6 citations$1,175
Glenn Barrera dba Glenn's Customs Auto BodySouth San FranciscoJan 25, 2012Programmed related5 citations$890
Metro Fire & Safety, IncSpring ValleyJan 23, 2012Complaint4 citations$445
$665 proposed
Sierra Woods, IncNevada CityJan 12, 2012Complaint7 citations$2,970
Sol Environmental, Inc.ConcordJan 12, 2012Referral1 citation$0
$260 proposed
Northwest Hotel dba Howard Johnson Plaza HotelAnaheimJan 6, 2012Complaint2 citations 1 serious$3,500
$5,875 proposed
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. dba Itw RippeyEl Dorado HillsJan 6, 2012Complaint5 citations$3,365
Muir/Diablo Occupational MedicineConcordJan 6, 2012Referral2 citations$150
Arrowhead Services LTD dba Arrowhead Refurb. ShopDunniganJan 5, 2012Complaint9 citations$2,755
$4,415 proposed
American Apparel (USA) LLCGarden GroveJan 5, 2012Accidentdeath 4 citations$2,020
Topline ApplicationsSanta ClaraJan 5, 2012Complaint14 citations$1,400
$1,800 proposed
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection DistrictSan RamonDec 28, 2011Complaint1 citation$185
$750 proposed
Oakley IncLake ForestDec 23, 2011Complaint7 citations$3,080
Lanco-General Contractor, IncFresnoDec 21, 2011Planned8 citations 1 serious$2,470
$4,380 proposed
Blueprint Studios Trends IncSan FranciscoDec 16, 2011Complaint7 citations$1,575
Simpson Sandblasting & Special Coatings Inc.Huntington ParkDec 16, 2011Accident3 citations$665
Tutelian & Company, IncFresnoDec 15, 2011Planned6 citations$445
$890 proposed
Tanco, Inc., dba Tenney A NorquistModestoDec 9, 2011Planned3 citations$225
$410 proposed
Cabrac IncPacoimaDec 8, 2011Planned15 citations 6 serious$4,830
$25,080 proposed
Wrights Celebrations, IncSacramentoDec 8, 2011Complaint6 citations 1 serious$3,060
$10,400 proposed
Sunkist Growers, Inc.TiptonDec 8, 2011Complaint2 citations$370
Orange County Metal ProcessingFullertonDec 7, 2011Complaint30 citations 8 serious 4 willful$163,220
Kern Medical CenterBakersfieldDec 7, 2011Complaint11 citations$6,410
Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLCRancho CordovaDec 6, 2011Complaint19 citations$33,410
$49,505 proposed
Eng Bros. Wood and Metal Products Inc.American CanyonNov 30, 2011Planned5 citations 2 serious$3,000
$4,495 proposed
American Combustion Technologies of CA IncParamountNov 28, 2011Complaint25 citations 4 serious 1 willful$25,910
$72,250 proposed
Jampro Antennas, Inc.SacramentoNov 23, 2011Complaint6 citations$2,055
Complete Decon, Inc.AntiochNov 21, 2011Accident8 citations 1 serious$7,190
$14,730 proposed
Stockton Business Services, LLC dba Express EmployStocktonNov 21, 2011Unprogrammed related5 citations$3,085
$14,200 proposed
Wheels America San Francisco, LLC dba WheelsamericaHaywardNov 18, 2011Follow-up3 citations$1,575
$2,100 proposed
Dfa of CaliforniaWintersNov 18, 2011Accident3 citations$840
$1,400 proposed
Yara of North America, Inc.StocktonNov 17, 2011Complaint3 citations$1,350
$5,175 proposed
City of Rio Vista Fire DepartmentRio VistaNov 16, 2011Complaint4 citations$1,680
Vista Paint CorporationFullertonNov 15, 2011Accidentdeath 15 citations 12 serious$159,040
Bayside Marble & Granite CO. IncOaklandNov 15, 2011Planned5 citations$995
Warehouse & Delivery Solutions, IncFremontNov 15, 2011Complaint2 citations$810
$890 proposed
Bryan A Bishop dba Flash Coat PaintingSan BernardinoNov 15, 2011Planned7 citations$475
$825 proposed
Bay Air Systems, Inc.DanvilleNov 15, 2011Complaint1 citation$420
Nina Mia Inc dba Pasta MiaFullertonNov 14, 2011Complaint2 citations$890
Wild Karma, Inc. dba Divine Home CareSan LeandroNov 8, 2011Planned2 citations$370
$745 proposed
B N B T Builders Inc dba Bnbuilders, Inc.San FranciscoNov 7, 2011Complaint2 citations$1,050
$9,185 proposed
Peak Technology Enterprises, Inc.Santa ClaraNov 3, 2011Complaint10 citations$2,200
$3,200 proposed
Precision Auto Body & Paint, Inc.HawthorneNov 2, 2011Planned1 citation$350
$700 proposed
Vivopools dba Sierra PoolsIrvineOct 31, 2011Complaint2 citations$280
$730 proposed
Alliance Professional Business Services, IncSanteeOct 19, 2011Complaint36 citations$8,220
Borden LightingSan LeandroOct 18, 2011Complaint15 citations 1 serious$6,360
$10,410 proposed
Snowden Enterprises, Inc.ModestoOct 13, 2011Planned16 citations$1,540
$4,535 proposed
Jab Property ManagementStocktonOct 12, 2011Complaint2 citations$280
Flame Spray IncSan DiegoOct 11, 2011Complaint21 citations$4,660
San Juan Water Dist-Sidney Peterson WTR TRT PLTGranite BayOct 4, 2011Planned7 citations$600
$750 proposed
Pars Aviation Inc., dba Air West Aircraft EnginesSan CarlosSep 28, 2011Accident4 citations$515
Bell Tasty Foods, Inc.Elk GroveSep 23, 2011Planned9 citations 2 serious$2,760
$5,960 proposed
City of FortunaFortunaSep 22, 2011Follow-up4 citations$970
A M ConstructionLivermoreSep 21, 2011Complaint4 citations$955
A.M. King Industries, Inc.OrovilleSep 20, 2011Complaint6 citations$1,460
$2,125 proposed
Wise Engineering, Inc.VisaliaSep 16, 2011Complaint7 citations$3,250
Photo USA, Corp.SunnyvaleSep 16, 2011Complaint7 citations$700
Torrance Refinery ServiceTorranceSep 15, 2011Planned3 citations 1 serious$3,560
Linda CO Water Dist Wastewater Treatment PLTMarysvilleSep 15, 2011Planned13 citations$750
$2,175 proposed
Lunday-Thagard CompanySouth GateSep 15, 2011Planned2 citations$370
Petaluma Butane Distributors, Inc dba Decarli's DBPetalumaSep 13, 2011Planned6 citations$600
$895 proposed
Juan Luis Ayala Lopez dba JA ContractingButtonwillowSep 13, 2011Planned2 citations$150
$220 proposed
Pacific Adhesives Company, Inc.SacramentoSep 12, 2011Complaint4 citations$1,000
Artistry Custom Cabinets IncEl CajonSep 7, 2011Complaint5 citations$500
$870 proposed
Robertson Industries, Inc.IrwindaleSep 7, 2011Complaint9 citations$400
$1,425 proposed
Sengso Enterprises Inc. dba 101 Auto BodyBerkeleySep 2, 2011Complaint16 citations 2 serious$4,770
$12,575 proposed
Heartwood Inc dba Alexander WoodworksMcClellanSep 2, 2011Complaint3 citations$240
$750 proposed
San Clemente Water Reclamation PlantSan ClementeAug 30, 2011Planned12 citations$1,685
$4,420 proposed
Las Virgenes Muni Watr DST dba Westlake FiltrationWestlake VillageAug 26, 2011Planned4 citations$790
Americold VictorvilleVictorvilleAug 25, 2011Planned4 citations 1 serious$3,930
T T Miyasaka Inc.SalinasAug 24, 2011Planned13 citations 3 serious$5,575
Sandman, Inc. dba Star ConcreteSan JoseAug 22, 2011Complaint3 citations$805
$3,490 proposed
JTP Limited Inc dba VJ MemorialChinoAug 16, 2011Accident2 citations$175
$480 proposed
Dutch Enterprise, Inc., dba Crdn-Greater Bay AreaConcordAug 15, 2011Planned15 citations$8,435
$14,260 proposed
Will's Fresh FoodsSan LeandroAug 15, 2011Complaint8 citations 2 serious$5,250
$20,750 proposed
Vultures Row Aviation, LLCCameron ParkAug 15, 2011Complaint4 citations$1,040
Job F Torres dba Avalon Stone Wall SystemsHaywardAug 11, 2011Complaint10 citations$2,515
Cablofil IncPico RiveraAug 10, 2011Complaint5 citations$560
$2,240 proposed
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.Scotts ValleyAug 8, 2011Complaint3 citations$1,355

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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