Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has CAMINO REAL FOODS INC DBA CAMINO REAL KITCHENS had?

Accepted Answer

CAMINO REAL FOODS INC DBA CAMINO REAL KITCHENS has been inspected 19 times by OSHA between Mar 19, 1991 and Jul 14, 2025, with 70 violations and $363,725 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What OSHA standards apply to Manufacturing employers?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing employers are subject to OSHA's General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). Frequently cited standards include lockout/tagout procedures (1910.147), machine guarding (1910.212), hazard communication (1910.1200), electrical safety (1910.303), and respiratory protection (1910.134). The specific standards that apply depend on the manufacturing processes and materials involved.

Question 3

How does California's OSHA program differ from federal OSHA?

Accepted Answer

California operates Cal/OSHA (the Division of Occupational Safety and Health), an OSHA-approved state plan that covers both private and public sector workers. Cal/OSHA standards must be at least as effective as federal standards, and in many cases California has adopted more protective requirements. Cal/OSHA conducts its own inspections and sets its own penalty amounts, which may differ from federal OSHA.

Question 4

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 5

What is a Willful violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Willful violation is the most severe classification OSHA issues. It applies when an employer intentionally and knowingly commits a violation, or when an employer is aware of a hazardous condition and makes no reasonable effort to eliminate it. Willful violations carry the highest penalties, with a maximum of $165,514 per violation for 2025 and a minimum penalty of $11,823.

Question 6

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Accepted Answer

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
3203Injury and Illness Prevention Program	7	$6,910
3314The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout	7	$20,235
3328Machinery and Equipment	4	$5,625
5194Hazard Communication	3	$1,170
3314(C)	2	$120,500
342Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries	2	$375
2340.23	2	$935
3203(A)	2	$1,175
2340.12	2	$5,625
3273Working Area	2	$185

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#348370677	Jul 14, 2025	Fatality/Catastrophe	Partial	6	$253,000
#347834947	Oct 23, 2024	Planned	Complete	2	$7,000
#346859697	Jul 26, 2023	Complaint	Partial	3	$3,560
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