NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 30900 HUNTWOOD AVENUE, HAYWARD, CA 94544 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,320.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-05-16.
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 $35,320.00 is more than 9.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). 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 4 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 November 13, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 4 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $35,320.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $8,830.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Northern California Fire Protection Services signifies a profound breakdown in fall protection protocols and foundational safety
This facility's $35,320 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,916.
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What OSHA violations was NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES cited for?
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES received 4 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,320.00. The inspection opened on 2023-05-16.
How much was NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $35,320.00 against NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES in HAYWARD, CA. Average per citation: $8,830.00.
Is NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES has a risk score of 9 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $35,320.00 is above the industry average.