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Inspection outcome
Opened: November 29, 2023 · Status: Open
Accident-triggered

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

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

Violations5
Serious+0
Initial penalty$19,605
Current penalty$18,825
Accidents0
Duration
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On November 29, 2023, OSHA opened United States Bakery’s inspection #347130585 at LOS ANGELES, California. The case remains open or the close date has not yet been published.

OSHA cited the employer for 5 violations totaling $18,825 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $19,605. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
5violations total
Serious240%

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-serious360%

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

5citations issued
$18,825current penalty
↓ $780total reduction
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Othergravity 1
Citation #01001
3622(G)(2)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$160
Current$125reduced by $35
Othergravity 1
Citation #01002
29 CFR 2500.8(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$160
Current$125reduced by $35
Othergravity 1
Citation #01003
3999(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$160
Current$125reduced by $35
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #02001
5185(N)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$2,925
Current$2,250reduced by $675
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #03001
4002(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$16,200
Current$16,200

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 347130585 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 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 347130585 directly: