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Inspection outcome
Opened: July 26, 2019 · Closed: May 25, 2022
Citations issued

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

Safety inspection · Planned (Programmed) · Comprehensive — entire establishment

Violations19
Serious+0
Initial penalty$52,915
Current penalty$20,605
Accidents0
Duration1034d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On July 26, 2019, OSHA opened Romac Supply Co., Inc.’s inspection #344197520 at COMMERCE, California. The case was administratively closed on May 25, 2022, 1034 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 19 violations totaling $20,605 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $52,915. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
19violations total
Serious1263%

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-serious737%

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

19citations issued
$20,605current penalty
↓ $32,310total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Othergravity 1
Citation #01001
29 CFR 2500.10(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$135
Current$135
Othergravity 1
Citation #01002
3668(D)(2)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$135
Current$100reduced by $35
Othergravity 1
Citation #01003
5143(A)(5)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$135
Current$100reduced by $35
Othergravity 1
Citation #01004
5144(E)(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$135
Current$135
Othergravity 1
Citation #01005
5144(F)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$135
Current$135
Othergravity 1
Citation #01006
5446(E)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$135
Current$100reduced by $35
Othergravity 1
Citation #01007
5446(H)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$135
Current$100reduced by $35
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #02001
3577(E)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$4,950
Current$2,700reduced by $2,250
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #03001
3578(G)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$4,950
Current$1,800reduced by $3,150
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #04001
4051(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$2,475
Current$180reduced by $2,295
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #05001
4070(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$2,475
Current$1,800reduced by $675
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #06001
4184(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$9,900
Current$2,700reduced by $7,200
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #07001
4186(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$4,950
Current$180reduced by $4,770
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #08001
4214(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$4,950
Current$2,700reduced by $2,250
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #09001
4215(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$4,950
Current$2,700reduced by $2,250
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #10001
4227(E)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$2,475
Current$270reduced by $2,205
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #11001
4309(A)(2)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$2,475
Current$1,800reduced by $675
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #12001
5162(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$3,710
Current$270reduced by $3,440
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #13001
5185(N)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$3,710
Current$2,700reduced by $1,010

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 344197520 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 344197520 directly: