Inspection 346768252 OPENED FEB 28, 2023Closed
6226 Ferguson Dr., Commerce, CA 90022 · Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Apex Drum Co. has 5 OSHA inspections on record in California, the first in 1989.
OSHA's last visit started on Feb 28, 2023 after an accident, in Commerce.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 17 citation items: 17 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $13,220 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $3,115, down 76%.
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. Apex Drum Co. averages $2,000 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Apex Drum Co. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 345049712 OPENED DEC 1, 2020Closed
6226 Ferguson Dr., Commerce, CA 90022 · Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 24, 2020 (fatal): Employee with covid-19 infection dies
An employee was working for a wood container and pallet manufacturer when he contracted COVID-19 and subsequently died from his infection on September 24, 2020.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $2,000 | Jun 30, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3203(B)(2) |
Other-than-serious | $275 | $0 | Jun 30, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $275 | $0 | Jun 30, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 3203(A)(8) |
Other-than-serious | $275 | $0 | Jun 30, 2021 | Final |
Inspection 313383382 OPENED NOV 10, 2010Closed
6226 Ferguson Dr, Commerce, CA 90040 · All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203 A |
Other-than-serious | $110 | $0 | Mar 7, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 5144 C01 |
Other-than-serious | $165 | $0 | Mar 7, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 5144 E |
Other-than-serious | $250 | $165 | Mar 7, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3999 B |
Other-than-serious | $3,035 | $500 | Mar 7, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 5162 C |
Other-than-serious | $3,035 | $150 | Mar 7, 2011 | Final |
Inspection 112159827 OPENED MAR 10, 1999Closed
6226 Ferguson Dr, Commerce, CA 90040 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $100 | $75 | Jul 16, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $100 | $0 | Jul 16, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3328 D |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $0 | Jul 16, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $100 | $0 | Jul 16, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 3577 E |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $75 | Jul 16, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 5002 |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $75 | Jul 16, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 4975 |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $0 | Jul 16, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8 | Other-than-serious | $100 | $75 | Jul 16, 1999 | Final |
Inspection 102518792 OPENED JAN 25, 1989Closed
6226 Ferguson Drive, City Of Commerce, CA 90022 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2023, the Commerce site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 40 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.4 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Drum Company, Inc. Commerce · 2023 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.4 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Other wood container and pallet manufacturing employers in California
- Transpak, Inc. San Jose · 26 citations · $47,265
- Dorris Lumber & Moulding Sacramento · 11 citations · $5,315
- Brent Wood Products Inc. Los Angeles · 16 citations · $25,860
- 84 Lumber Company, a Limited Partnership Bakersfield · 11 citations · $19,675
- Kimber Pallets & Firewood, Inc. Bakersfield · 5 citations · $7,590
- Norcal Solutions West Sacramento · 10 citations · $2,390
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.