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Inspection outcome
Opened: August 20, 2019 · Closed: October 9, 2020
Citations issued

OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.

Safety inspection · Planned (Programmed) · Comprehensive — entire establishment

Violations15
Serious+0
Initial penalty$34,365
Current penalty$19,930
Accidents0
Duration416d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On August 20, 2019, OSHA opened Alderwoods Group (california), Inc.’s inspection #344247770 at HUGHSON, California. The case was administratively closed on October 9, 2020, 416 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 15 violations totaling $19,930 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $34,365. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
15violations total
Serious213%

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-serious1387%

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

15citations issued
$19,930current penalty
↓ $14,435total reduction
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Other
Citation #01001
461(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$450
Current$375reduced by $75
Other
Citation #01002
29 CFR 4300.8(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$450
Current$0reduced by $450
Other
Citation #01003
29 CFR 4300.32(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$450
Current$0reduced by $450
Othergravity 10
Citation #01004
29 CFR 2500.8(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$900
Current$560reduced by $340
Othergravity 10
Citation #01005
29 CFR 2500.25View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$450
Current$375reduced by $75
Othergravity 5
Citation #01006
3203(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$675
Current$560reduced by $115
Othergravity 5
Citation #01007
3395(I)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$335
Current$280reduced by $55
Othergravity 10
Citation #01008
3577(E)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$450
Current$0reduced by $450
Othergravity 1
Citation #01009
3638(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$225
Current$185reduced by $40
Othergravity 5
Citation #01010
3668(F)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$505
Current$420reduced by $85
Othergravity 5
Citation #01011
5194(G)(10)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$675
Current$675
Othergravity 10
Citation #01012
5217(D)(3)(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$900
Current$750reduced by $150
Othergravity 10
Citation #01013
5217(L)(1)(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$900
Current$0reduced by $900
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #02001
3578(G)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$4,500
Current$4,500
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #03001
3642(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$22,500
Current$11,250reduced by $11,250

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 344247770 at OSHA Establishment Search.

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 Planned (Programmed) — a programmed (planned) inspection, typically targeting high-hazard industries.

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 344247770 directly: