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Inspection outcome
Opened: December 18, 2018 · 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

Violations10
Serious+0
Initial penalty$34,410
Current penalty$28,330
Accidents0
Duration
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On December 18, 2018, OSHA opened Ngoc Hoang Gia, Llc’s inspection #343679056 at ONTARIO, California — an establishment in the all other plastics product manufacturing industry. The case remains open or the close date has not yet been published.

OSHA cited the employer for 10 violations totaling $28,330 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $34,410. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
10violations total
Serious440%

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-serious660%

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
$28,330current penalty
↓ $6,080total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Other
Citation #01001
342(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$5,000
Current$5,000
Other
Citation #01002
461(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$225
Current$225
Other
Citation #01003
29 CFR 4300.40(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$225
Current$225
Othergravity 5
Citation #01004
3203(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$250
Current$250
Othergravity 10
Citation #01005
3314(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$675
Current$675
Othergravity 5
Citation #01006
3314(G)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$250
Current$250
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #02001
4070(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$3,035
Current$3,035
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #03001
4187(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$6,075
Current$3,035reduced by $3,040
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #04001
4464General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$6,075
Current$3,035reduced by $3,040
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #05001
4075(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$12,600
Current$12,600

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 343679056 at OSHA Establishment Search.

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Other OSHA inspections at Ngoc Hoang Gia, Llc

Earlier or related cases at this establishment.

Full inspection history →
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 343679056 directly: