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Inspection outcome
Opened: September 27, 2018 · Closed: January 3, 2025
Accident-triggered

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

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

Violations12
Serious+0
Initial penalty$50,505
Current penalty$32,240
Accidents0
Duration2290d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On September 27, 2018, OSHA opened B&m Noble Co.’s inspection #343485892 at SAN DIEGO, California. The case was administratively closed on January 3, 2025, 2290 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 12 violations totaling $32,240 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $50,505. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
12violations total
Serious325%

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-serious975%

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

12citations issued
$32,240current penalty
↓ $18,265total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Other
Citation #01001
29 CFR 4300.40(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$325
Current$250reduced by $75
Other
Citation #01002
3203(B)(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$325
Current$250reduced by $75
Other
Citation #01003
3203(B)(2)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$325
Current$250reduced by $75
Othergravity 5
Citation #01004
3203(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$485
Current$280reduced by $205
Othergravity 10
Citation #01005
3314(G)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$810
Current$0reduced by $810
Othergravity 1
Citation #01006
3364(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$160
Current$125reduced by $35
Othergravity 5
Citation #01007
5144(K)(3)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$365
Current$280reduced by $85
Othergravity 10
Citation #01008
5162(E)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$650
Current$375reduced by $275
Othergravity 5
Citation #01009
5194(H)(2)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$485
Current$280reduced by $205
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #02001
3314(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$20,250
Current$18,000reduced by $2,250
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #03001
3314(L)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$20,250
Current$8,100reduced by $12,150
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #04001
5162(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$6,075
Current$4,050reduced by $2,025

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 343485892 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 343485892 directly: