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Inspection outcome
Opened: September 19, 2022 · 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

Violations8
Serious+0
Initial penalty$31,300
Current penalty$25,570
Accidents0
Duration
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On September 19, 2022, OSHA opened Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc.’s inspection #346231129 at CARSON, California. The case remains open or the close date has not yet been published.

OSHA cited the employer for 8 violations totaling $25,570 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $31,300. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
8violations total
Serious563%

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-serious338%

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

8citations issued
$25,570current penalty
↓ $5,730total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Othergravity 1
Citation #01001
3328(D)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$160
Current$0reduced by $160
Othergravity 1
Citation #01003
3203(A)(7)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$160
Current$0reduced by $160
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #02001
4542(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$16,200
Current$16,200
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #03001
4542(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$4,385
Current$435reduced by $3,950
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #04001
5162(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$2,925
Current$2,925
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #05001
3328(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$4,385
Current$2,925reduced by $1,460
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #06001
29 CFR 2340.12(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$2,925
Current$2,925
Othergravity 1
Citation #01002
3660(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$160
Current$160

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 346231129 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Same employer

Other OSHA inspections at Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc.

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 346231129 directly: