CITY OF PALO ALTO
3201 E. BAYSHORE AVE., PALO ALTO, CA 94301
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Nov 16, 2019#344452875Nov 16, 2019FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#344452875$68,1756 viol.6 violations$68,175 in penalties
Inspection #344452875
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 16, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- May 15, 2020
- Contested
- Jul 2, 2020
- Final Order
- Sep 27, 2024
- Closed
- Nov 11, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $85,500
- Penalties on Record
- $68,175
- Site Address
- 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Industry
- 921110
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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 is electrocuted while removing transformer from ele
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 2940(C) General Provisions | Serious | 1 | 1 | $6,750 | $675 | Jul 2, 2020 | Sep 27, 2024 | |
| 03001 | 2940(D) General Provisions | Serious | 1 | 1 | $6,750 | $6,750 | Jul 2, 2020 | Sep 27, 2024 | |
| 04001 | 2940.2 Minimum Approach Distances OSHA citation code: 29400002 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | $18,000 | Jul 2, 2020 | Sep 27, 2024 | |
| 05001 | 2940.11 Protection From Flames and Electric Arcs OSHA citation code: 29400011 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | $6,750 | Jul 2, 2020 | Sep 27, 2024 | |
| 06001 | 2941(G) Work on or in Proximity to Overhead High Voltage Lines | Serious | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | $18,000 | Jul 2, 2020 | Sep 27, 2024 | |
| 07001 | 2941(I)(1)(A) Work on or in Proximity to Overhead High Voltage Lines | Serious | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | $18,000 | Jul 2, 2020 | Sep 27, 2024 |
Jan 28, 2014#315776856Jan 28, 2014Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#315776856$1502 viol.2 violations$150 in penalties
Inspection #315776856
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 6, 2014
- Closed
- Jul 26, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- Welch Road At Quarry/Arboretum, Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Industry
- 926130
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.
Two employees are struck by cable and are injured
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3395 Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment OSHA citation code: 3395 F03 | Other | 1 | 7 | $150 | $150 | Jul 19, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1430.40 Providing Records to Government Representatives OSHA citation code: 14300040 A | Other | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 2014 | - | - |
Jul 15, 2009#310095930Jul 15, 2009Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#310095930$501 viol.1 violation$50 in penalties
Inspection #310095930
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 15, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 2009
- Closed
- Aug 1, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 12
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $50
- Penalties on Record
- $50
- Site Address
- 1875 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Industry
- 713940 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3395 Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment OSHA citation code: 3395 E03 | Other | 1 | 7 | $50 | $50 | Aug 7, 2009 | - | - |
Aug 12, 2008#312349517Aug 12, 2008Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#312349517$5,4002 viol.2 violations$5,400 in penalties
Inspection #312349517
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 12, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 10, 2008
- Contested
- Jan 15, 2009
- Final Order
- Nov 19, 2010
- Closed
- Mar 12, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $36,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,400
- Site Address
- 2380 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301
- Industry
- 562212 Solid Waste Landfill
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 fractures back in fall from front loader
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A06 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $18,000 | $2,700 | Feb 19, 2009 | Jan 15, 2009 | Nov 19, 2010 |
| 02001 | 3328 Machinery and Equipment OSHA citation code: 3328 C | Serious | 1 | 4 | $18,000 | $2,700 | Jan 6, 2009 | Jan 15, 2009 | Nov 19, 2010 |
Jan 10, 2007#310634845Jan 10, 2007Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#310634845$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310634845
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 10, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 29, 2007
- Closed
- Jan 30, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 750 Welch Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301
- Industry
- 921110
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 fingers are fractured and lacerated in wire pull
Mar 5, 1992#112023304Mar 5, 1992Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#112023304$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #112023304
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 5, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 5, 1992
- Closed
- Jun 22, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3201 E. Bayshore Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 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 suffers back pain and leg numbness after bending
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1992 | - | - |
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OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
6 inspections, 1992 to 2019. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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