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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
$4,555
penalties
18
viol.
21
insp.

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

1200 EAST CALIFORNIA BLVD., PASADENA, CA 91125

Inspections
21
Feb 1991 to Jan 2025 · 15 safety, 6 health
Violations
18
across 21 inspections
Penalties on record
$4,555
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 2Willful 0Repeat 0Other 16

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Inspection records

Dec 19, 2003Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#300784246$3002 viol.

Inspection #300784246

Dates

Opened
Dec 19, 2003
Closing Conference Date
Jan 29, 2004
Contested
Feb 23, 2004
Final Order
Jun 23, 2005
Closed
Jun 30, 2006

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
4,000
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$18,635
Penalties on Record
$300
Site Address
1200 E California Bl, Pasadena, CA 91125
Industry
611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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.

HospitalizationDec 2, 2003

Employee sustains injuries in fall from ladder

Injury: FractureBody part: MultipleSource: Bodily MotionEvent: Fall (From Elevation)

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010013277
Fixed Ladders
OSHA citation code: 3277 J02
Other11$635$0Feb 3, 2004Feb 23, 2004Jun 23, 2005
020013277
Fixed Ladders
OSHA citation code: 3277 F01
Other11$18,000$300Feb 3, 2004Feb 23, 2004Jun 23, 2005
Mar 11, 2003Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300781077$00 viol.

Inspection #300781077

Dates

Opened
Mar 11, 2003
Closing Conference Date
Apr 10, 2003
Closed
Apr 10, 2003

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
2,000
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1200 E California Bl, Pasadena, CA 91125
Industry
611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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.

Dec 12, 2000Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#300776200$00 viol.

Inspection #300776200

Dates

Opened
Dec 12, 2000
Closing Conference Date
Mar 5, 2001
Closed
Feb 14, 2002

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
3,500
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1200 E California Bl, Pasadena, CA 91125
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.

HospitalizationSep 6, 2000

Electric shock - direct contact with energized parts

Injury: Burn/Scald (Heat)Body part: Hand(s)Source: Electrical Apparatus/WiringEvent: Shock
Jul 7, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#126081207$00 viol.

Inspection #126081207

Dates

Opened
Jul 7, 2000
Closing Conference Date
Sep 21, 2000
Closed
Sep 21, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
25
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1200 California St., Pasadena, CA 91125
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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.

Jan 3, 2000Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#120259254$3751 viol.

Inspection #120259254

Dates

Opened
Jan 3, 2000
Closing Conference Date
May 11, 2000
Contested
Jul 17, 2000
Final Order
Oct 10, 2000
Closed
Feb 5, 2001

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
3,000
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$5,000
Penalties on Record
$375
Site Address
650 S.wilson, Pasadena, CA 91125
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.

AmputationHospitalizationDec 17, 1999

Employees loses ring finger when glove caught in loadline

Injury: AmputationBody part: Finger(s)Source: Hoisting ApparatusEvent: Caught In or Between

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010013203
Injury and Illness Prevention Program
OSHA citation code: 3203 A07 C
Serious12$5,000$375May 25, 2000Jul 17, 2000Oct 10, 2000
Jun 17, 1998Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#120253471$4251 viol.

Inspection #120253471

Dates

Opened
Jun 17, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Nov 30, 1998
Closed
Jan 30, 2001

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
3,000
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$5,000
Penalties on Record
$425
Site Address
1200 East California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91125
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.

AmputationJun 11, 1998

Employee's finger amputated by saw blade

Injury: AmputationBody part: Finger(s)Source: MachineEvent: Caught In or Between

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010013203
Injury and Illness Prevention Program
OSHA citation code: 3203 A
Other11$5,000$425Dec 31, 1998--
Mar 5, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#126129477$00 viol.

Inspection #126129477

Dates

Opened
Mar 5, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Jun 4, 1998
Closed
Sep 3, 1998

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
3,000
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1200 East California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91125
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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.

Oct 12, 1995Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#119775930$2801 viol.

Inspection #119775930

Dates

Opened
Oct 12, 1995
Closing Conference Date
Dec 13, 1995
Closed
Mar 19, 1996

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
2,800

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$280
Penalties on Record
$280
Site Address
1201 East California Street, Pasadena, CA 91125
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010014650
Storage, Handling, and Use of Cylinders
OSHA citation code: 4650 D
Other11$280$280Dec 24, 1995--
Nov 10, 1994Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#119849743$3002 viol.

Inspection #119849743

Dates

Opened
Nov 10, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Nov 18, 1994
Contested
Dec 19, 1994
Final Order
Dec 19, 1994
Closed
Apr 24, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
13
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$375
Penalties on Record
$300
Site Address
1201 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91125
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.

HospitalizationNov 3, 1994

Employee's arm and cheek burned by tributyl tin chloride

Injury: Burn (Chemical)Body part: Lower ArmSource: Chemical Liquids/VaporsEvent: Absorption

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015162
Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment
OSHA citation code: 5162 A
Other21$150$150Dec 21, 1994Dec 19, 1994Dec 19, 1994
010025191
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
OSHA citation code: 5191 E03 B
Other11$225$150Dec 21, 1994Dec 19, 1994Dec 19, 1994
Aug 29, 1991Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#112196589$1,0001 viol.

Inspection #112196589

Dates

Opened
Aug 29, 1991
Closing Conference Date
Aug 30, 1991
Closed
Jun 11, 1996

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
30
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$1,000
Penalties on Record
$1,000
Site Address
1201 East California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91125
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.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010013210
Guardrails at Elevated Locations
OSHA citation code: 3210 A
Serious11$1,000$1,000Sep 4, 1991--
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About these records

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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

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.

Standards cited

1529Asbestos3 citations · $750
3277Fixed Ladders2 citations · $300
3203Injury and Illness Prevention Program2 citations · $800

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