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Inspection outcome
Opened: November 12, 2019 · Closed: March 3, 2025
Accident-triggered

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

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

Violations6
Serious+0
Initial penalty$11,700
Current penalty$9,900
Accidents0
Duration1938d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On November 12, 2019, OSHA opened S & A Industries Inc.’s inspection #344451703 at SAN RAFAEL, California — an establishment in the commercial building construction industry. The case was administratively closed on March 3, 2025, 1938 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 6 violations totaling $9,900 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $11,700. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
6violations total
Serious117%

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-serious583%

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

6citations issued
$9,900current penalty
↓ $1,800total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Other
Citation #01001
1509(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$100
Current$100
Othergravity 10
Citation #01002
1509(E)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$200
Current$200
Othergravity 10
Citation #01003
3395(H)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$200
Current$200
Othergravity 10
Citation #01004
3650(T)(7)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$200
Current$200
Othergravity 10
Citation #01005
3650(T)(33)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$200
Current$200
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #02001
1509(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$10,800
Current$9,000reduced by $1,800

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 344451703 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 344451703 directly: