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 48 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 48 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
Pacific CementSan FranciscoApr 22, 2004Complaint9 citations 2 serious$9,150
Richmond, City of, Fire Dept.RichmondApr 21, 2004Complaint8 citations$1,965
$7,960 proposed
Golden FlowersLos AngelesApr 21, 2004Complaint15 citations 1 serious$1,150
$5,980 proposed
LAUSDSouth GateApr 20, 2004Complaint6 citations$2,100
Tsunami dba McGill Glass WarehouseNorth HollywoodApr 20, 2004Complaint6 citations$0
$510 proposed
Polymeric Technology, Inc. (Poly-Tek)San LeandroApr 19, 2004Complaint12 citations 2 serious$3,280
Long Painting CompanyBeldenApr 19, 2004Complaint3 citations$225
$600 proposed
Phoenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.BelmontApr 16, 2004Complaint3 citations$450
Solar Turbines IncSanta ClaritaApr 15, 2004Programmed related6 citations$2,150
Dynamic Dye & Finishing Inc.Huntington ParkApr 15, 2004Planned5 citations 1 serious$1,725
$9,165 proposed
North Star PropellerSan DiegoApr 13, 2004Accident12 citations 5 serious$20,380
$24,840 proposed
Forty Something Inc dba Kenneth Management GroupLos AngelesApr 13, 2004Complaint4 citations$5,375
$9,440 proposed
Maruchan IncIrvineApr 8, 2004Unprogrammed related12 citations 3 serious$3,690
$9,570 proposed
Western States Wholesale IncLucerne ValleyApr 7, 2004Accident8 citations 2 serious$3,270
$27,300 proposed
SQMStocktonApr 7, 2004Complaint2 citations$100
Soledad Energy LLCSoledadApr 5, 2004Complaint8 citations 1 serious$3,770
Elite Metal FinishingVistaApr 2, 2004Complaint7 citations 4 serious$3,170
$9,920 proposed
Ideal Iron WorkersLa HabraApr 1, 2004Complaint18 citations 4 serious$13,675
$24,170 proposed
California Cascade Woodland Inc.WoodlandMar 30, 2004Complaint3 citations$1,960
Florestone ProductsMaderaMar 25, 2004Unprogrammed related2 citations$1,500
El Monte Alloys013331872eMar 24, 2004Referral13 citations 6 serious$22,500
Acme Headlining COLong BeachMar 23, 2004Planned3 citations$930
J.R. Wood IncAtwaterMar 22, 2004Planned6 citations 2 serious$5,955
$11,150 proposed
Vino TempRancho DominguezMar 17, 2004Complaint19 citations 1 serious$8,500
$17,440 proposed
Solar Turbines IncMaricopaMar 16, 2004Planned13 citations$3,545
$3,825 proposed
Mulgrew Aircraft Components IncMonroviaMar 16, 2004Complaint9 citations 2 serious$3,255
$8,425 proposed
Tandem Staffing Solutions, Inc.OaklandMar 15, 2004Unprogrammed related6 citations 4 repeat$2,710
$4,325 proposed
Shred Works, Inc.OaklandMar 15, 2004Complaint13 citations$1,375
$3,135 proposed
Alphonsus F. Dass dba Kad Marble & GraniteRancho CordovaMar 9, 2004Complaint8 citations 4 serious$9,060
$16,940 proposed
Central Concrete Supply CO., Inc.HaywardMar 9, 2004Complaint15 citations$3,560
$6,030 proposed
Bonita PackingSanta MariaMar 3, 2004Planned13 citations$3,290
$7,790 proposed
Swiss II LLC/ Ross Swiss DairiesLos AngelesMar 2, 2004Planned15 citations 9 serious$12,475
$26,560 proposed
Nix Check CashingLos AngelesMar 2, 2004Complaint3 citations$450
$1,680 proposed
Williams GraphicsSylmarFeb 27, 2004Complaint3 citations$675
City of Colton Water Reclamation FacilityColtonFeb 25, 2004Planned11 citations$3,165
$7,665 proposed
West Farm Foods dba Darigold IncLos AngelesFeb 25, 2004Complaint7 citations$1,050
$2,800 proposed
Pool Chlor CompanySanta Fe SpringsFeb 25, 2004Planned5 citations$860
Certified Coatings of CaliforniaSan RafaelFeb 24, 2004Complaint30 citations 4 serious$6,070
$40,705 proposed
Valley Gold, LLCGustineFeb 24, 2004Planned7 citations 1 serious$4,875
$6,825 proposed
McCoy-Bohm dba Alarcon Bohm Special ProjectOaklandFeb 24, 2004Referral5 citations 1 serious$3,000
$4,875 proposed
United States Cold Storage of CaliforniaTracyFeb 24, 2004Planned3 citations$700
Exclusive Coatings IncHuntington ParkFeb 23, 2004Unprogrammed related6 citations$335
$2,265 proposed
Metropolitan Furniture Corp.OaklandFeb 18, 2004Accident22 citations 17 serious$31,980
$33,465 proposed
Cypress BuildersCulver CityFeb 17, 2004Follow-up1 citation 1 repeat$1,200
$2,400 proposed
Nice Mutual Water CompanyNiceFeb 13, 2004Complaint5 citations 1 serious$1,025
$1,455 proposed
Fresno City Airport Public Safety DeptFresnoFeb 10, 2004Complaint11 citations 3 serious$17,125
$29,365 proposed
Goodwill Industries of S.F., San Mateo & Marin, IncSan FranciscoFeb 10, 2004Complaint3 citations$750
Dba Duramar Interior SurfacesIrvineFeb 9, 2004Accident14 citations 6 serious$40,875
The Chimney SweeperPasadenaFeb 9, 2004Accident6 citations$5,200
$6,565 proposed
Wardlow Tile & StoneGold RiverFeb 6, 2004Referral6 citations 3 serious$12,575
$21,485 proposed
Freas Plastering Company, Inc.San JoseFeb 6, 2004Unprogrammed related5 citations$400
Micronized Ultra Tech, Inc.RichmondFeb 5, 2004Complaint3 citations$520
Lava Springs, Inc. Dba: Lava Cap WineryPlacervilleFeb 4, 2004Complaint4 citations$710
Trucks Plus Accessory Superstore, IncChicoFeb 4, 2004Complaint2 citations$615
Elegant Surfaces, Inc.Rancho CordovaFeb 3, 2004Referral13 citations 2 serious$14,160
$48,920 proposed
Mathews Ready Mix, Inc.AndersonFeb 2, 2004Complaint2 citations$300
Olson and CO. SteelSan LeandroJan 29, 2004Complaint8 citations$2,250
Precision Specialty MetalsLos AngelesJan 29, 2004Planned3 citations$850
TmpiHaywardJan 27, 2004Complaint19 citations 1 serious$4,295
$10,780 proposed
Interior Services & DesignFresnoJan 27, 2004Accident2 citations 2 serious$2,225
$10,120 proposed
Global WaterGold RiverJan 22, 2004Complaint4 citations$1,350
Old Pine FurnishingsGlendaleJan 13, 2004Complaint8 citations$670
$1,385 proposed
North Bay Waterproofing, Inc.SacramentoJan 13, 2004Complaint2 citations$520
Winning Colors IncGlendaleJan 13, 2004Complaint8 citations$175
$1,085 proposed
DelimexSan DiegoJan 12, 2004Planned14 citations 1 serious$16,745
Uhaul Inc.DublinJan 9, 2004Complaint8 citations 1 serious$4,125
$8,050 proposed
Stabond Corp.GardenaJan 7, 2004Accident2 citations$400
$1,100 proposed
Adesco Safe MFGParamountDec 22, 2003Follow-up3 citations$550
$5,845 proposed
Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsSan FranciscoDec 18, 2003Complaint9 citations 1 serious$3,490
Natural Look Hair Replacement CentersSacramentoDec 18, 2003Complaint1 citation$85
Crossfield ProductsRancho DominguezDec 17, 2003Accident12 citations 3 serious$24,285
$47,350 proposed
GTR Enterprises IncCarlsbadDec 16, 2003Planned7 citations 3 serious$4,180
$8,105 proposed
Castaic Lake Water AgencySanta ClaritaDec 15, 2003Planned12 citations$2,725
$5,325 proposed
Automobile Collision CenterHaywardDec 15, 2003Complaint17 citations 1 serious$515
Menlo Park Fire DistrictMenlo ParkDec 10, 2003Complaint5 citations$300
$825 proposed
Emmitt Paint and BodyTulareDec 9, 2003Complaint11 citations$3,390
Westlake Filtration Plant Las Virgenes MWDWestlake VillageDec 9, 2003Planned2 citations$370
Imagination Design StudiosSan DiegoDec 3, 2003Accident7 citations$4,050
Marinship Construction Services, IncGrovelandDec 3, 2003Programmed related3 citations$450
$600 proposed
Ivar's Custom Display FixturesOntarioNov 25, 2003Planned9 citations 3 serious$4,415
$8,375 proposed
Renaissance Restoration of San Diego IncCovinaNov 21, 2003Accident6 citations 2 serious$31,150
Meadowlark FarmsGridleyNov 20, 2003Complaint4 citations 2 serious$5,900
Crescent City Volunteer Fire Dept.Crescent CityNov 19, 2003Complaint2 citations$525
Scientific Metal Finishing. IncSanta ClaraNov 18, 2003Complaint3 citations$300
$1,900 proposed
South Gate City Parks DeptSouth GateNov 17, 2003Complaint7 citations 2 serious$3,795
$11,135 proposed
Best Home ServicesFullertonNov 17, 2003Referral2 citations$685
Pride Conveyance Systems, IncHollisterNov 14, 2003Accidentdeath 6 citations 2 serious$24,685
Lamme KitchensSan MarcosNov 13, 2003Complaint12 citations 2 serious$6,300
$20,070 proposed
United Fume IncBeverly HillsNov 13, 2003Accident3 citations$670
Biocell Laboratories IncRancho DominguezNov 12, 2003Complaint4 citations 1 serious$2,100
$6,275 proposed
Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonvilleNov 12, 2003Complaint2 citations$745
CA TransportationSacramentoNov 10, 2003Complaint1 citation$150
$420 proposed
Lewis CellarsNapaNov 7, 2003Complaint4 citations 1 serious$1,650
$4,350 proposed
Oakland Fire DepartmentOaklandNov 6, 2003Complaint13 citations 5 repeat$17,745
$25,245 proposed
L&j Auto, Trucking, Towing, Repair, Sales& WreckingCalexicoNov 6, 2003Complaint30 citations 1 serious$10,990
$14,745 proposed
Form & Fusion MFG., Inc.Rancho CordovaNov 6, 2003Complaint3 citations$850
City and County of San FranciscoBig Oak FlatNov 5, 2003Programmed related2 citations$450
Tru Top IncSanta AnaOct 31, 2003Complaint14 citations 2 serious$7,270
Livingston's Concrete Service IncNorth HighlandsOct 30, 2003Complaint4 citations$2,435
$18,935 proposed
Millenium SpasReddingOct 23, 2003Complaint5 citations$410

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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