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Inspection outcome
Opened: July 19, 2024 · 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

Violations9
Serious+0
Initial penalty$37,930
Current penalty$37,930
Accidents0
Duration
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On July 19, 2024, OSHA opened Kent T. Donaghy’s inspection #347632739 at PIEDMONT, California — an establishment in the landscaping services industry. The case remains open or the close date has not yet been published.

OSHA cited the employer for 9 violations totaling $37,930 in current penalties. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
9violations total
Serious444%

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-serious556%

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

9citations issued
$37,930current penalty
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Other
Citation #01001
3427(A)(1)(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$175
Current$175
Othergravity 5
Citation #01002
1509(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$260
Current$260
Othergravity 5
Citation #01003
3421(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$260
Current$260
Othergravity 10
Citation #01004
3421(C)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$525
Current$525
Othergravity 5
Citation #01005
3395(I)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$260
Current$260
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #02001
3421(M)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$6,750
Current$6,750
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #03001
3427(A)(1)(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$6,750
Current$6,750
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #04001
3427(B)(9)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$6,750
Current$6,750
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #05001
3427(A)(3)(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$16,200
Current$16,200

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 347632739 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 347632739 directly: