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 47 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 47 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
Dba Suzuki of el CajonEl CajonNov 4, 2004Complaint40 citations 3 serious$21,510
$29,530 proposed
Weldmac Manufacturer CO IncEl CajonNov 4, 2004Complaint10 citations 6 serious$9,910
$18,355 proposed
AlsiusIrvineNov 4, 2004Complaint2 citations$100
Reborn Cabinets, IncAnaheimNov 3, 2004Planned23 citations 11 serious$24,810
$43,580 proposed
Commercial Wood Products COAdelantoNov 3, 2004Accident2 citations 1 serious$635
$18,210 proposed
Red Plastics Inc.Dba Dur-Red ProductsCudahyOct 26, 2004Complaint22 citations 3 serious$6,805
$21,945 proposed
Lindsey Ice CO Inc dba Puritan Ice CompanyGuadalupeOct 26, 2004Planned15 citations$1,905
Teknova, IncHollisterOct 21, 2004Unprogrammed related7 citations 2 serious$7,875
K&j GraphicsAntiochOct 20, 2004Planned12 citations 3 serious$2,175
$4,875 proposed
Prototypes PlusMenlo ParkOct 19, 2004Complaint8 citations$750
Antelope Valley CollegeLancasterOct 18, 2004Complaint5 citations$370
$925 proposed
Atlas Shower DoorSacramentoOct 15, 2004Complaint2 citations$735
We're Tops IncWoodlandOct 14, 2004Accident4 citations 1 serious$4,000
$15,300 proposed
National Steel and Ship Building COSan DiegoOct 12, 2004Complaint5 citations$1,200
$8,995 proposed
Clean Sciences Inc.FremontOct 6, 2004Complaint6 citations 1 serious$1,950
FPL EnergyBlytheOct 1, 2004Planned3 citations$1,005
Rainbow Auto BodyHaywardSep 28, 2004Complaint6 citations 1 serious$1,250
Press Forge CO.ParamountSep 27, 2004Accident4 citations$1,370
Camarillo Sanitary DistrictCamarilloSep 21, 2004Planned14 citations$3,730
Hideaway House Antiques IncLos AngelesSep 21, 2004Complaint3 citations$390
Templeton Steel Inc.San Luis ObispoSep 20, 2004Accident3 citations 2 serious$6,630
$16,195 proposed
L A Smith & Sons Collision CentersSan LeandroSep 17, 2004Complaint22 citations 1 serious$4,390
$10,740 proposed
Posters & FramesNational CitySep 16, 2004Complaint13 citations 1 serious$3,325
$5,885 proposed
PharmessenSan DiegoSep 16, 2004Complaint3 citations$495
$920 proposed
Robertson Industries, Inc.San JoseSep 14, 2004Unprogrammed related10 citations 5 serious$7,575
$14,000 proposed
Murphy's Magic SupplyRancho CordovaSep 11, 2004Complaint2 citations$550
The Stellar GroupBakersfieldSep 10, 2004Complaint4 citations$1,305
$2,430 proposed
Solano Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.Suisun CitySep 10, 2004Complaint1 citation$110
Wal-MartCalexicoSep 8, 2004Complaint12 citations$2,790
El Tigre Metal Polishing Inc.ParamountSep 3, 2004Complaint9 citations$750
$16,750 proposed
Bostrom's Auto BodyLivermoreSep 3, 2004Complaint4 citations$300
LAUSD Alameda GarageLos AngelesSep 1, 2004Complaint11 citations 1 serious$3,300
$12,410 proposed
San Bruno Fire DepartmentSan BrunoAug 27, 2004Complaint12 citations$400
$700 proposed
Tex TekSacramentoAug 20, 2004Complaint1 citation$410
Auto-Chlor System, LLCDowneyAug 16, 2004Complaint6 citations$2,950
$9,550 proposed
CA Storage Constr Inc dba Valley Fabricating & SteChicoAug 9, 2004Complaint3 citations$1,385
Mission Flavors & Fragrances IncFoothill RanchAug 6, 2004Complaint11 citations 5 serious$8,160
$40,575 proposed
Rainbow Water Proofing & RestorationSan MateoAug 6, 2004Unprogrammed related1 citation$125
S W Gill IncLos AngelesAug 3, 2004Complaint5 citations$1,400
Automatic Specialty Corp of AmericaLos AngelesAug 2, 2004Accident11 citations$4,200
$53,250 proposed
Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation AuthorityVictorvilleJul 29, 2004Planned21 citations 2 serious$13,395
$17,355 proposed
Class Auto CenterLong BeachJul 27, 2004Planned8 citations 2 serious$1,500
$11,800 proposed
ArgusMarina del ReyJul 27, 2004Complaint3 citations$600
$975 proposed
R&k Industrial Wheel ProductsRichmondJul 26, 2004Planned13 citations 7 serious$4,965
Carpenter Special Products CorporationEl CajonJul 23, 2004Planned8 citations 3 serious$7,760
$19,200 proposed
CB Mill, Inc.San FranciscoJul 23, 2004Referral4 citations$670
Sierra Alloys Company IncIrwindaleJul 22, 2004Planned9 citations 2 serious$4,350
$6,175 proposed
Smart PaintingOaklandJul 22, 2004Complaint5 citations 2 serious$1,140
Aluminum Precision Products IncSanta AnaJul 19, 2004Complaint17 citations 1 serious$5,965
$29,045 proposed
Baskins Forest ProductsReddingJul 19, 2004Complaint1 citation$75
Eurodesign Cabinets, IncChinoJul 14, 2004Complaint3 citations$555
California Forensical Medical GroupLakeportJul 14, 2004Unprogrammed related2 citations 1 serious$300
$5,400 proposed
Interstone, IncSacramentoJul 13, 2004Planned3 citations$615
Ventura City Wastewater DivisionVenturaJul 8, 2004Planned16 citations$4,480
$10,480 proposed
Berkeley Asphalt CO dba Lehigh HansonBerkeleyJul 8, 2004Complaint6 citations$960
$3,800 proposed
Genesis Tile Corp. Dba: TilecoSacramentoJul 7, 2004Planned7 citations 3 serious$16,180
$29,005 proposed
Acteron Corp.San CarlosJul 6, 2004Complaint28 citations$2,500
$4,150 proposed
JK Scanlan Company, Inc.MontereyJul 1, 2004Complaint2 citations$250
Artworks Foundry & GalleryBerkeleyJun 30, 2004Accident11 citations 4 serious$3,040
Cal Western ManufacturersLong BeachJun 28, 2004Complaint11 citations 2 serious$6,210
$7,715 proposed
Patel dba Super 8 MotelComptonJun 28, 2004Complaint5 citations$150
$910 proposed
Universal Custom DisplayElk GroveJun 24, 2004Accident5 citations 1 serious$19,950
United Steel and MetalsSouth El MonteJun 23, 2004Complaint4 citations$500
$1,820 proposed
Kiewit Pacific CompanyMartinezJun 23, 2004Planned1 citation$0
Kwan WO Ironworks, Inc.San FranciscoJun 17, 2004Referral7 citations$1,005
$2,580 proposed
California Saw and Knife WorksSan FranciscoJun 17, 2004Complaint7 citations$860
Lake County Correctional FacilityLakeportJun 16, 2004Complaint6 citations$1,870
$9,275 proposed
MCM Construction IncNorth HighlandsJun 15, 2004Complaint3 citations$1,005
Summit Industries IncCoronaJun 14, 2004Planned8 citations 2 serious$5,125
$10,680 proposed
J E EnterprisesIrvineJun 14, 2004Accident2 citations$85
Pierce Manufacturing Inc Western Refurbishment CTROntarioJun 11, 2004Complaint5 citations$300
$1,115 proposed
Twin Palms Construction & DesignLadera RanchJun 9, 2004Accident9 citations 1 serious$19,050
Western Golf Car Manufacturing, Inc.Desert Hot SpringsJun 8, 2004Follow-up1 citation$40,000
South Placer Fire DistrictGranite BayJun 8, 2004Complaint4 citations$1,210
Fiber WrapSacramentoJun 4, 2004Complaint3 citations 1 serious$4,200
$7,950 proposed
Purefishing Sevenstrand TackleLong BeachJun 3, 2004Complaint54 citations 10 serious$31,910
$180,575 proposed
La City Solid Resources DivisionLos AngelesJun 1, 2004Complaint1 citation$375
Admiral TransportationIndustryMay 27, 2004Complaint7 citations 3 serious$5,535
$11,800 proposed
Deseret Farms of CaliforniaChicoMay 26, 2004Referral3 citations$1,350
$5,170 proposed
Forest Suites ResortSouth Lake TahoeMay 26, 2004Complaint3 citations$615
Ats Products IncRichmondMay 25, 2004Complaint9 citations 3 serious$6,895
$20,615 proposed
MicroscaleFountain ValleyMay 25, 2004Complaint6 citations$945
Kemco IncPomonaMay 24, 2004Accident39 citations 8 serious$30,165
$49,685 proposed
Vintage Petroleum IncPiruMay 19, 2004Planned12 citations 1 serious$7,155
$11,840 proposed
Christine Garcia dba Delfa CreationsTemple CityMay 19, 2004Complaint7 citations$450
$1,815 proposed
Pasadera Golf ClubMontereyMay 18, 2004Accident9 citations$2,595
Photo Waste Recycling Inc.San RafaelMay 18, 2004Planned4 citations$450
$3,000 proposed
Metal Improvement CO., Inc.LivermoreMay 17, 2004Complaint20 citations$4,670
$7,505 proposed
Auto Tech Body & FrameFremontMay 15, 2004Complaint9 citations$300
$2,150 proposed
Elite MFG. Corp.Santa Fe SpringsMay 13, 2004Complaint4 citations 1 serious$4,215
Oak Ridge CabinetsChicoMay 12, 2004Referral3 citations$1,020
D C Vient IncSacramentoMay 10, 2004Complaint1 citation$260
Caravan CanopyComptonMay 5, 2004Complaint13 citations$1,250
$4,275 proposed
Matheny Windows & DoorsSan LeandroMay 3, 2004Complaint62 citations$6,395
$17,115 proposed
Advanced Ground SystemsSanta Fe SpringsMay 3, 2004Accident3 citations$125
$1,130 proposed
Unipolo Fabric CorporationVernonApr 27, 2004Complaint17 citations 3 serious$4,630
$18,730 proposed
Ravenswood Winery IncSonomaApr 27, 2004Complaint6 citations 1 serious$3,650
$8,450 proposed
Pacific Housing Diversified IncLos AngelesApr 26, 2004Complaint5 citations$2,475
Azusa Light and WaterAzusaApr 26, 2004Planned3 citations$805
Superior Trailer WorksFontanaApr 23, 2004Accident9 citations$7,100

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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