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Inspection outcome
Opened: March 9, 2023 · Closed: October 10, 2023
Accident-triggered

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

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

Violations12
Serious+0
Initial penalty$44,045
Current penalty$37,950
Accidents0
Duration215d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On March 9, 2023, OSHA opened Sanmina Corporation’s inspection #346555212 at SAN JOSE, California. The case was administratively closed on October 10, 2023, 215 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 12 violations totaling $37,950 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $44,045. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
12violations total
Serious433%

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-serious867%

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
$37,950current penalty
↓ $6,095total reduction
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Other
Citation #01001
5203(D)(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$1,875
Current$1,500reduced by $375
Othergravity 5
Citation #01002
29 CFR 2340.22(b)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$560
Current$450reduced by $110
Othergravity 5
Citation #01003
29 CFR 2340.12(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$560
Current$0reduced by $560
Othergravity 5
Citation #01004
3314(G)(2)(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$560
Current$450reduced by $110
Othergravity 5
Citation #01005
5141(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$560
Current$450reduced by $110
Othergravity 5
Citation #01006
5162(E)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$560
Current$450reduced by $110
Othergravity 5
Citation #01007
5194(F)(6)(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$560
Current$450reduced by $110
Othergravity 5
Citation #01008
5194(H)(2)(E)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$560
Current$0reduced by $560
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #02001
3314(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$18,000
Current$18,000
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #03001
3328(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$6,750
Current$5,400reduced by $1,350
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #04001
3480(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$6,750
Current$5,400reduced by $1,350
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #05001
5162(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$6,750
Current$5,400reduced by $1,350

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 346555212 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Same employer

Other OSHA inspections at Sanmina Corporation

Earlier or related cases at this establishment.

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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 346555212 directly: