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Inspection outcome
Opened: October 6, 2022 · Closed: February 6, 2023
Accident-triggered

OSHA opened this case in response to a reported workplace incident.

Safety inspection · Accident-related · Partial — limited to specific operations or areas

Violations10
Serious+0
Initial penalty$23,575
Current penalty$12,900
Accidents0
Duration123d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On October 6, 2022, OSHA opened Hoffmeyer Company, Inc.’s inspection #346265994 at BUENA PARK, California. The case was administratively closed on February 6, 2023, 123 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 10 violations totaling $12,900 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $23,575. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
10violations total
Serious330%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious770%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

10citations issued
$12,900current penalty
↓ $10,675total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Othergravity 5
Citation #01001
3203(A)(4)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$515
Current$300reduced by $215
Othergravity 5
Citation #01002
3203(A)(7)(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$410
Current$300reduced by $110
Othergravity 5
Citation #01003
3205(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$410
Current$300reduced by $110
Othergravity 10
Citation #01004
3314(G)(2)(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$550
Current$300reduced by $250
Othergravity 5
Citation #01005
3314(J)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$515
Current$300reduced by $215
Othergravity 10
Citation #01006
3314(L)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$825
Current$300reduced by $525
Othergravity 10
Citation #01007
4001General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$550
Current$300reduced by $250
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #02001
3314(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$4,950
Current$3,600reduced by $1,350
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #03001
4185General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$4,950
Current$3,600reduced by $1,350
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #04001
4186(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$9,900
Current$3,600reduced by $6,300

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 346265994 at OSHA Establishment Search.

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Other OSHA inspections at Hoffmeyer Company, Inc.

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Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.

Open vs closed

An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.

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Current vs initial penalty

Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.

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Trigger types

A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.

About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Accident-related — an inspection triggered by a reported workplace accident.

Sources

Cross-check with OSHA directly

This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 346265994 directly: