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Inspection outcome
Opened: January 31, 2020 · Closed: December 17, 2024
Citations issued

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

Health inspection · Planned (Programmed) · Partial — limited to specific operations or areas

Violations12
Serious+0
Initial penalty$57,975
Current penalty$28,585
Accidents0
Duration1782d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On January 31, 2020, OSHA opened Epic Ceramic & Stone, Inc.’s inspection #344598644 at SANTA ANA, California. The case was administratively closed on December 17, 2024, 1782 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 12 violations totaling $28,585 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $57,975. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
12violations total
Serious650%

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-serious650%

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
$28,585current penalty
↓ $29,390total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Othergravity 5
Citation #01005
3380(F)(2)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$560
Current$280reduced by $280
Other
Citation #01002
5204(E)(2)(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$375
Current$375
Othergravity 5
Citation #01003
29 CFR 2340.12(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$280
Current$185reduced by $95
Othergravity 5
Citation #01004
29 CFR 2340.16(c)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$280
Current$185reduced by $95
Othergravity 5
Citation #01006
5204(F)(2)(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$420
Current$185reduced by $235
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #02001
5204(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$10,125
Current$3,375reduced by $6,750
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #03001
5204(D)(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$10,125
Current$3,375reduced by $6,750
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #04001
5204(F)(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$10,125
Current$3,375reduced by $6,750
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #05001
5204(G)(2)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$10,125
Current$6,750reduced by $3,375
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #06001
5204(I)(1)(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$10,125
Current$6,750reduced by $3,375
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #07001
5204(J)(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$5,060
Current$3,375reduced by $1,685
Other
Citation #01001
461(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$375
Current$375

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 344598644 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 344598644 directly: