J D DIFFENBAUGH INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, J D DIFFENBAUGH INC — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 10900 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-04-02.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $32,400.00 is more than 9.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 1, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 27, 2007. Of the 2 total citations, 1 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $16,200.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The inspection of J D Diffenbaugh Inc. revealed a concentrated failure in fundamental "Life Safety" protocols within a high-stakes commercial construction environment. The assessment of two high-gravity Serious violations, totaling $32,
This facility's $32,400 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,868.
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What OSHA violations was J D DIFFENBAUGH INC cited for?
J D DIFFENBAUGH INC received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,400.00. The inspection opened on 2007-04-02.
How much was J D DIFFENBAUGH INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,400.00 against J D DIFFENBAUGH INC in RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA. Average per citation: $16,200.00.
Is J D DIFFENBAUGH INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, J D DIFFENBAUGH INC has a risk score of 7 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $32,400.00 is above the industry average.