Rule record, Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspections

8 CCR 5185, Changing and Charging Storage Batteries: Cal/OSHA Citations

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

Page 11 of 14. Every Cal/OSHA and OSHA inspection that cited 8 CCR 5185, Changing and Charging Storage Batteries since 2000: 1,318 inspections, 1,427 citations, $2,660,625 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 5185, Changing and Charging Storage Batteries, page 11 of 14

1,318 inspections since 2000, newest first. Page 1 carries the summary, the largest penalties, the rules cited and the year-by-year table.

EmployerCityOpenedWhyResultPenalty
Wheel Pros LLCCerritosSep 7, 2006Programmed related11 citations 6 serious$12,380
Markwins International Corp.City of IndustrySep 5, 2006Accident3 citations 1 serious$2,500
$4,785 proposed
Junckers Hardwood IncAnaheimAug 18, 2006Planned13 citations 7 serious$8,740
$18,690 proposed
Seven-Up Bottling CompanySan FernandoAug 17, 2006Planned12 citations 2 serious$5,510
$15,145 proposed
Golden Specialty Foods LLCNorwalkAug 15, 2006Planned15 citations 7 serious$6,820
$23,435 proposed
Pampanga Food CO IncAnaheimAug 4, 2006Planned8 citations 4 serious$3,620
$8,880 proposed
Catalina YachtsWoodland HillsJul 20, 2006Planned33 citations 12 serious$25,030
$40,035 proposed
Wellington Foods, Inc.Long BeachJul 11, 2006Planned16 citations 6 serious$8,425
$17,175 proposed
Spar Sausage CompanySan LeandroJul 11, 2006Planned4 citations 1 serious$1,575
Hobie Cat COOceansideJun 22, 2006Programmed related6 citations 2 serious$6,450
$17,060 proposed
Jim Hagerty dba Mariah MotorsportsSanta BarbaraJun 5, 2006Planned6 citations 1 serious$1,370
$6,660 proposed
Pacific Home ProductsHaywardJun 2, 2006Complaint20 citations 4 serious$7,220
$22,045 proposed
Honeywell InternationalSan DiegoMay 26, 2006Complaint9 citations 4 serious$9,120
$14,435 proposed
LKQ of Southern CaliforniaSanta Fe SpringsMay 25, 2006Planned11 citations 3 serious$7,470
$16,825 proposed
MDC Vacuum Products, LLCHaywardMay 10, 2006Planned12 citations 5 serious$6,810
$11,670 proposed
George Jue Manufacturing CompanyParamountApr 17, 2006Planned21 citations 9 serious$10,435
$24,875 proposed
U-Pick U-Save IncGardenaMar 29, 2006Planned10 citations 7 serious$9,275
$18,945 proposed
National Steel and Ship Building COSan DiegoMar 13, 2006Complaint2 citations 1 serious$3,000
$4,250 proposed
Interstate Brands CorpLos AngelesMar 6, 2006Accident18 citations 3 serious$23,520
$47,795 proposed
Albertson'sRohnert ParkMar 1, 2006Complaint3 citations$675
Dba PKG IndustriesOxnardFeb 23, 2006Planned2 citations 1 serious$2,250
Montclair Meat COMontclairFeb 22, 2006Programmed related4 citations 3 serious$2,975
$5,000 proposed
Cork Supply USA Inc.BeniciaFeb 3, 2006Planned6 citations 5 serious$7,380
$9,000 proposed
Pacific Seafood Group. dba Craig & Hamilton Meat CStocktonJan 27, 2006Planned6 citations 2 serious$5,550
$8,850 proposed
Aayco Pallet Systems LLC.EscondidoJan 27, 2006Planned9 citations 5 serious$4,620
$17,880 proposed
TLD Aquisistions CO LLC dba TLD DistributionLos AngelesJan 11, 2006Accidentdeath 5 citations 2 serious$11,400
$14,620 proposed
Pocino Foods CompanyCity of IndustryJan 9, 2006Accident8 citations 3 serious$21,270
$27,150 proposed
Valli & Valli (U.S.A) IncOntarioJan 9, 2006Planned7 citations 2 serious$2,045
$6,800 proposed
Do+able Products IncChinoDec 19, 2005Accident14 citations 3 serious$13,450
$35,445 proposed
Vacaville Premium OutletsVacavilleDec 13, 2005Complaint4 citations$1,305
Rainin Instrument, LLCOaklandDec 8, 2005Complaint16 citations$4,415
$6,825 proposed
Oakland Machine WorksOaklandNov 30, 2005Planned9 citations 1 serious$1,835
The Vistawall GroupModestoNov 18, 2005Planned2 citations 1 serious$2,850
Serec of CaliforniaCity of IndustryNov 17, 2005Complaint8 citations 1 serious$6,775
$10,335 proposed
Fashion FurnitureFresnoNov 17, 2005Complaint6 citations$1,525
Bonita Unified School DistrictSan DimasNov 17, 2005Complaint4 citations$1,310
99 Cents Only StoresCommerceNov 8, 2005Accidentdeath 3 citations 1 serious$4,870
$5,620 proposed
Miller Packing CompanyLodiNov 2, 2005Planned4 citations 3 serious$5,600
$7,200 proposed
Shasta Beverages, Inc.HaywardOct 20, 2005Planned6 citations 4 serious$3,330
$3,480 proposed
Amaral & Son's IncSan LeandroOct 18, 2005Planned4 citations 1 serious$1,050
$1,850 proposed
Nal (National American Logistics) WorldwideSanta Fe SpringsOct 14, 2005Accident5 citations$1,685
Barbara's BakerySacramentoOct 13, 2005Planned10 citations 10 serious$12,375
$14,400 proposed
StadcoLos AngelesOct 5, 2005Accident4 citations 2 serious$21,000
$27,750 proposed
Pacific Fresh FoodsSanta AnaOct 4, 2005Accident4 citations 2 serious$5,000
Hyperion Treatment PlantPlaya del ReyOct 3, 2005Complaint8 citations 3 serious$7,620
$18,465 proposed
See's Candies, Inc.South San FranciscoOct 3, 2005Planned8 citations 3 serious$7,170
$9,750 proposed
Lagorio Farming CO., Inc.MaderaSep 28, 2005Planned4 citations 2 serious$3,150
Yolo Ice & Creamery, Inc.WoodlandSep 26, 2005Complaint2 citations$275
Top-Shelf Fixtures, LLCChinoSep 16, 2005Planned10 citations 4 serious$9,645
$26,310 proposed
Safeway Milk PlantSan LeandroSep 7, 2005Planned8 citations 5 serious$9,090
Inline IndustriesBaldwin ParkJul 28, 2005Planned11 citations 8 serious$4,185
$10,280 proposed
Humboldt CreameryFortunaJul 27, 2005Planned34 citations 5 serious$20,405
$43,085 proposed
Sara Lee FoodsSan LorenzoJul 14, 2005Planned5 citations 5 serious$8,670
$13,500 proposed
White CapSan Juan CapistranoJul 7, 2005Planned1 citation 1 serious$2,700
$5,060 proposed
Kaiser PermanenteDowneyJun 24, 2005Complaint3 citations$935
PPG Automotive RefinishIndustryJun 21, 2005Unprogrammed related4 citations$475
$1,460 proposed
Gerard Daniel WorldwideFontanaJun 14, 2005Planned24 citations 12 serious$27,460
$46,260 proposed
Wolfe Engineering IncSunnyvaleJun 14, 2005Planned10 citations 7 serious$14,640
Portocork America, Inc.NapaJun 8, 2005Planned21 citations 10 serious$10,605
Kraft FoodsFullertonJun 7, 2005Unprogrammed related12 citations 2 serious$7,725
$28,250 proposed
Hyatt Die Cast and Engineering CorporationSunnyvaleJun 6, 2005Planned1 citation 1 serious$1,800
Sunshine Plastics CorpMontebelloJun 1, 2005Complaint3 citations$375
$3,410 proposed
J-D Cabinets IncSanta AnaApr 26, 2005Planned28 citations 10 serious$22,550
$48,365 proposed
Westlake Food CorporationSanta AnaApr 22, 2005Accident17 citations 4 serious$21,300
$40,105 proposed
Home DepotLa MiradaApr 22, 2005Complaint4 citations$1,050
$6,180 proposed
Woodland Aviation IncWoodlandApr 21, 2005Planned4 citations 1 serious$2,750
Wilco Wire Technology, Inc.FremontApr 11, 2005Planned12 citations 1 serious$2,400
$9,475 proposed
Casework Installations IncLa PuenteMar 30, 2005Planned18 citations 3 serious$5,355
$12,800 proposed
Wrap-It TransitAmerican CanyonMar 9, 2005Complaint5 citations$1,225
U-Haul Company of East BayFremontMar 2, 2005Complaint35 citations 3 serious$25,360
Vertex China, IncWalnutMar 1, 2005Complaint7 citations$1,340
$6,290 proposed
Admiral TransportationIndustryFeb 22, 2005Complaint10 citations 6 serious$19,000
$42,500 proposed
Gilbert CompaniesSanta Fe SpringsFeb 17, 2005Accident9 citations 5 serious$25,380
$49,210 proposed
Auto ZoneLos AngelesFeb 8, 2005Complaint6 citations$600
$6,180 proposed
Day-Lee Foods Inc.Santa Fe SpringFeb 2, 2005Accident11 citations 8 serious$35,370
$48,750 proposed
Calibre International LLCIrwindaleFeb 2, 2005Complaint4 citations 2 serious$9,000
$12,505 proposed
Harvest Food Products Company, Inc.ConcordJan 25, 2005Planned8 citations 5 serious$5,960
Homestead Fine Italian FoodsSouth San FranciscoJan 18, 2005Planned11 citations 6 serious$3,230
$4,080 proposed
Bianchi InternationalCalexicoJan 5, 2005Accident7 citations 4 serious$15,170
$32,900 proposed
Woodland Farms IncLos AngelesJan 4, 2005Complaint11 citations 4 serious$4,815
$9,945 proposed
Decore-Ative Specialties Inc.IrwindaleDec 30, 2004Complaint4 citations$450
$1,110 proposed
Friedas IncLos AlamitosDec 28, 2004Complaint3 citations$930
Upm Universal Plastic Mold IncBaldwin ParkDec 16, 2004Accident8 citations 2 serious$21,900
$39,500 proposed
Union Inc dba Hanex dba Union FoodsIrvineDec 6, 2004Accident24 citations 9 serious$21,915
$40,385 proposed
Veronica Foods Inc.OaklandOct 22, 2004Complaint5 citations 2 serious$9,485
K&j GraphicsAntiochOct 20, 2004Planned12 citations 3 serious$2,175
$4,875 proposed
Clark Spring & MFG., Inc.HaywardOct 13, 2004Planned21 citations 7 serious$6,250
$17,655 proposed
Adlen Family LTD. Partnership dba U Pick PartsLos AngelesOct 7, 2004Complaint17 citations 2 serious$4,080
$11,785 proposed
Cargill-Salt DivisionNewarkOct 7, 2004Referral2 citations$750
$7,500 proposed
Valley Fine Foods Company, Inc.BeniciaSep 2, 2004Planned9 citations 2 serious$4,300
National Cold StorageLos AngelesAug 24, 2004Planned10 citations 1 serious$4,390
Desa International IncSanta AnaAug 6, 2004Accident16 citations 9 serious$35,580
$49,690 proposed
Betts Spring CompanySan LeandroAug 5, 2004Planned18 citations 14 serious$18,810
Aluminum Precision Products IncSanta AnaJul 19, 2004Complaint17 citations 1 serious$5,965
$29,045 proposed
Wing Nien FoodsHaywardJul 8, 2004Planned13 citations 8 serious$8,420
Clean Air Power Inc.San DiegoJul 8, 2004Planned14 citations 5 serious$8,080
$13,590 proposed
Commodity Sales COLos AngelesJul 7, 2004Planned13 citations 7 serious$12,885
$31,495 proposed
Eggology IncCanoga ParkJul 1, 2004Planned7 citations 2 serious$1,390
$3,840 proposed
San Francisco Foods, LLCSan LeandroJun 30, 2004Planned5 citations 1 serious$2,875
$9,225 proposed
Great West Egg Industries IncLos AngelesJun 22, 2004Planned17 citations 8 serious$10,290
$18,255 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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