ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS
2124 EDGE HILL RD, VISTA, CA 92084
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Inspection records
Jan 17, 2025#347987141Jan 17, 2025Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#347987141$4,3852 viol.2 violations$4,385 in penalties
Inspection #347987141
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 17, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 9, 2025
- Contested
- May 12, 2025
- Final Order
- Jul 11, 2025
- Closed
- Jul 22, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,620
- Penalties on Record
- $4,385
- Site Address
- 2124 Edgehill Rd, Vista, CA 92084
- Industry
- 111422
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3276(F) Portable Ladders | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,060 | $4,050 | Apr 24, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 |
| 01002 | 3395(H) Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment | Other | 1 | 1 | $560 | $335 | Apr 24, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 |
May 21, 2024#347496812May 21, 2024Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#347496812$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347496812
Dates
- Opened
- May 21, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 30, 2024
- Closed
- Jan 15, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 280
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2124 Edgehill Road, Vista, CA 92084
- Industry
- 444220 Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Apr 5, 2022#345875900Apr 5, 2022Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#345875900$6001 viol.1 violation$600 in penalties
Inspection #345875900
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 5, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 17, 2022
- Contested
- Aug 29, 2022
- Final Order
- Nov 9, 2022
- Closed
- Dec 23, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 2124 Edgehill Rd., Vista, CA 92084
- Industry
- 424930 Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's finger is amputated when pinned between racks
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3328(C) Machinery and Equipment | Other | 1 | 15 | $600 | $600 | Sep 20, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 | Nov 9, 2022 |
Sep 25, 2015#340952506Sep 25, 2015Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#340952506$4,20013 viol.13 violations$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #340952506
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 3, 2015
- Contested
- Dec 21, 2015
- Final Order
- Dec 6, 2016
- Closed
- Feb 15, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,325
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 3742 Blue Bird Canyon, Vista, CA 92084
- Industry
- 111421
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2340.12 Mechanical Execution of Work OSHA citation code: 23400012 A | Other | 1 | 10 | $185 | $150 | Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 1, 2016 | |
| 01002 | 2340.22 Identification of Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400022 B | Other | 1 | 300 | $185 | $150 | Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 6, 2016 | |
| 01003 | 2500.8 Uses Not Permitted OSHA citation code: 25000008 A01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $185 | $150 | Jan 4, 2016 | Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| 01004 | 2500.8 Uses Not Permitted OSHA citation code: 25000008 A02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 4, 2016 | Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| 01005 | 2500.8 Uses Not Permitted OSHA citation code: 25000008 A04 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 4, 2016 | Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 1, 2016 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 8, 2015#340692177Jun 8, 2015Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#340692177$9002 viol.2 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #340692177
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 8, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 23, 2015
- Contested
- Dec 7, 2015
- Final Order
- Nov 22, 2016
- Closed
- Mar 13, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,030
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 3742 Bluebird Canyon Rd, Vista, CA 92084
- Industry
- 111421
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2340.17 Guarding of Energized Parts OSHA citation code: 23400017 A | Other | 1 | 20 | $280 | $150 | Dec 7, 2015 | Nov 22, 2016 | |
| 01002 | 3457(C)(1)(C) Field Sanitation | Other | 1 | 5 | $750 | $750 | Dec 7, 2015 | Nov 22, 2016 |
Oct 23, 2014#340038397Oct 23, 2014Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340038397$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340038397
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 23, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 23, 2014
- Closed
- Oct 23, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,900
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3742 Blue Bird Canyon Rd, Vista, CA 92084
- Industry
- 111422
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Oct 23, 2014#340029545Oct 23, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#340029545$3001 viol.1 violation$300 in penalties
Inspection #340029545
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 23, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 25, 2015
- Contested
- Apr 6, 2015
- Final Order
- Sep 9, 2015
- Closed
- Jan 31, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $375
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 3742 Blue Bird Canyon Rd, Vista, CA 92084
- Industry
- 111422
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3395(C) Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment | Other | 3 | 80 | $375 | $300 | Apr 28, 2015 | Apr 6, 2015 | Sep 9, 2015 |
Oct 2, 2013#317229961Oct 2, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#317229961$4501 viol.1 violation$450 in penalties
Inspection #317229961
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 24, 2014
- Contested
- Mar 13, 2014
- Final Order
- Aug 27, 2014
- Closed
- Apr 7, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 3742 Blue Bird Canyon Rd, Vista, CA 92084
- Industry
- 111422
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3213 Service Pits and Yard Surface Openings OSHA citation code: 3213 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $560 | $450 | Mar 28, 2014 | Mar 13, 2014 | Aug 27, 2014 |
Jul 2, 2013#315349266Jul 2, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#315349266$1,0503 viol.3 violations$1,050 in penalties
Inspection #315349266
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 2, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 11, 2013
- Contested
- Oct 2, 2013
- Final Order
- May 29, 2014
- Closed
- Oct 28, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,680
- Penalties on Record
- $1,050
- Site Address
- 1516 Monte Vista, Vista, CA 92084
- Industry
- 111339
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A07 | Other | 1 | 9 | $560 | $450 | Oct 19, 2013 | Oct 2, 2013 | May 29, 2014 |
| 01002 | 3340 Accident Prevention Signs OSHA citation code: 3340 C04 | Other | 1 | 9 | $560 | $150 | Oct 19, 2013 | Oct 2, 2013 | May 29, 2014 |
| 01003 | 3395 Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment OSHA citation code: 3395 E | Other | 1 | 9 | $560 | $450 | Oct 19, 2013 | Oct 2, 2013 | May 29, 2014 |
Oct 22, 2001#300787207Oct 22, 2001Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#300787207$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300787207
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 26, 2001
- Closed
- Jan 22, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3742 Blue Bird Canyon Rd, Vista, CA 92084
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee seriously injured when he falls from tree
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
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