California information: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to information establishments in California over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
28inspections cited, last 12 months
1%of all cited inspections in California
$1,500median initial penalty per inspection
$1,075median current penalty per inspection
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of information inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3203(A) | 8 | 29% | |
| 3395(I) | 4 | 14% | |
| 3648(E) | 4 | 14% | |
| 342(A) | 3 | 11% | |
| 6151(E)(2) | 2 | 7% | |
| 3396(I) | 2 | 7% | |
| 3648(O) | 2 | 7% | |
| 23900081 C | 1 | 4% | |
| 23400016 B01 | 1 | 4% | |
| 1598(A) | 1 | 4% | |
| 15410001 A01 | 1 | 4% | |
| 1541(C)(2) | 1 | 4% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 5179: 9 inspections
- NAICS 5173: 8 inspections
- NAICS 5121: 5 inspections
- NAICS 5112: 2 inspections
- NAICS 5191: 2 inspections
- NAICS 5182: 1 inspections
- NAICS 5151: 1 inspections
Recently cited information establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tak Communications, Inc. | Riverside | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $18,900 | $18,900 | ContestedContested Aug 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Syufy Enterprises Inc. | Concord | Aug 4, 2026 | 2 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Zito West Holding, LLC | Borrego Springs | Aug 3, 2026 | 4 | $1,800 | $1,800 | OpenContest deadline ~Aug 24, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Apple Inc. | Santa Clara | Jul 20, 2026 | 4 | $49,635 | $49,635 | OpenAbatement due Jul 30, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 10, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Pacific Bell Telephone Company | Eureka | Jun 29, 2026 | 3 | $35,000 | $35,000 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 3, 2026Contested Jul 1, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Allevity, Inc. | Chico | Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | $110 | $110 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Oakland | Jun 22, 2026 | 1 | $22,500 | $22,500 | ContestedContested Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Sonic.net, LLC | Menlo Park | Mar 30, 2026 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | ContestedAbatement due May 4, 2026Contested May 1, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Metro by T-Mobile | Sacramento | Mar 25, 2026 | 2 | $600 | $600 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Avision Technology, LLC | Chico | Mar 24, 2026 | 4 | $8,430 | $8,430 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Klcs Education Foundation | Los Angeles | Mar 23, 2026 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | OpenAbatement due Apr 22, 2026Contest deadline ~Apr 13, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Metro by T-Mobile | Sacramento | Mar 6, 2026 | 3 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Victra | Anderson | Mar 3, 2026 | 1 | $560 | $560 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| ABC Signature, LLC | Culver City | Feb 19, 2026 | 3 | $15,885 | $7,310 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 2, 2026Contested Apr 7, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Sprouse Communications Inc. | Paso Robles | Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Gil's Communication, Inc. | Arcata | Feb 11, 2026 | 1 | $525 | $525 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Apple Studios LLC | Los Angeles | Feb 4, 2026 | 1 | $410 | $410 | ContestedContested Mar 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| McOn West Inc. | Shingletown | Jan 28, 2026 | 3 | $7,760 | $7,760 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Sprouse Communications Inc. | Cottonwood | Jan 12, 2026 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Walt Disney Pictures | Burbank | Jan 7, 2026 | 4 | $54,500 | $54,500 | ContestedAbatement due Jan 22, 2026Contested Feb 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Inatel, LLC | Redding | Dec 24, 2025 | 2 | $900 | $900 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Gil's Communication, Inc. | Eureka | Dec 17, 2025 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Cinemark USA | Orange | Nov 24, 2025 | 1 | $5,250 | $250 | OpenContest deadline ~Dec 16, 2025 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| City of Berkeley - Berkeley Public Library | Berkeley | Nov 20, 2025 | 4 | $2,805 | $2,250 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 26, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Aperia Technologies, Inc. | Hayward | Nov 18, 2025 | 1 | $375 | $375 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Santa Clara County Communications | San Jose | Nov 7, 2025 | 1 | $1,200 | $600 | Final orderContested Nov 25, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| JM Wireless LLC | Stockton | Oct 23, 2025 | 2 | $560 | $560 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Sprouse Communications Inc. | Cottonwood | Oct 22, 2025 | 2 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Final order | osha.gov |
Other industries in California
- Accommodation & food services
- Administrative & waste services
- Agriculture, forestry & fishing
- Arts, entertainment & recreation
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care & social assistance
- Manufacturing
- Mining, oil & gas
- Other services
- Professional & technical services
- Public administration
- Real estate & rental
- Retail trade
- Transportation & warehousing
- Utilities
- Wholesale trade
Questions
How many information employers in California were cited by OSHA?
28 information inspections in California had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 1% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in California information?
The most-cited standards were 3203(A), 3395(I), 3648(E).
What is the typical penalty for information employers in California?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $1,500. Median current penalty: $1,075.