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Figas Construction: OSHA inspections and violations

Eureka, California · Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction · NAICS 237990

16inspections
29citation items
$22,395current penalties
Feb 5, 2026last inspection

OSHA has inspected Figas Construction 16 times in California since 1992.

The latest one began on Feb 5, 2026 on a referral, in Samoa.

Those inspections ended with 29 citation items: 5 serious and 24 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $52,465 and now stand at $22,395, 57% lower after settlements or reviews.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,078, and Figas Construction averages $4,912 (3 cited inspections).

Figas Construction also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Figas Construction: OSHA citation items per year, 1992 to 2026
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348731258 OPENED FEB 5, 2026Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Jun 25, 2026

97 Bay Street, Samoa, CA 95564 · Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1730(B)(1)
Other-than-serious$3,935$395Apr 2, 2026Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 3648(O)
Serious$3,935$3,540Apr 2, 2026Final

Inspection 345019384 OPENED NOV 12, 2020Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Feb 26, 2021

601 Start Drive, Eureka, CA 95501 · Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 22, 2020Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.605(d)(2) · Marine operations and equipment
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 22, 2020Final

Inspection 345010110 OPENED OCT 23, 2020Closed

Complaint · No inspection · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Nov 6, 2020

601 Startare Dr., Eureka, Ca 95501, , CA · Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 344194725 OPENED JUL 18, 2019Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Jul 18, 2022

N40.791512 W124.07224 800 Redmond Rd., Eureka, CA 95503 · Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Jul 17, 2019: Employee receives amputation injury to leg when run over by

At 4:00 p.m. on July 17, 2019, an employee placed their chainsaw in the cab of an excavator (Bobcat mini excavator, E60) while the equipment was running. The employee inadvertently placed the excavator in reverse, was runover, and received an amputation injury to the left leg just below the knee. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1593(H)
Other-than-serious$3,150$0Oct 3, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 3328(A)(2)
Serious$13,500$10,800Oct 3, 2019Final

Inspection 316443993 OPENED MAR 27, 2013Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 25 employees at the site · Closed May 17, 2013

815 W Wabash Ave, Eureka, CA 95501 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 316518653 OPENED SEP 25, 2012Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Jan 24, 2014

815 W Wabash Ave, Eureka, CA 95501 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1509 C
Other-than-serious$215$85Oct 5, 2012Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 3395 F03
Other-than-serious$215$85Oct 5, 2012Final

Inspection 125821405 OPENED AUG 29, 2007Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Mar 3, 2008

Bayview Ln X Alice St, Eureka, CA 95501 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 341 D05 A
Other-than-serious$625$625Jan 14, 2008Closed

Inspection 300740941 OPENED FEB 6, 2004Closed

Unprogrammed other · Partial · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Jun 28, 2004

1355 Samoa Blvd., Arcata, CA 95521 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

8 older inspections

Inspection 300740826 OPENED JAN 7, 2004Closed

Referral · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Jul 14, 2008

1355 Samoa Blvd., Arcata, CA 95521 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1529 E02
Other-than-serious$135$135Jun 23, 2004Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1529 E06
Other-than-serious$135$0Jun 23, 2004Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1529 F02 A
Other-than-serious$135$0Jun 23, 2004Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1529 G08 A
Other-than-serious$275$275Jun 23, 2004Final
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1529 H01 D
Other-than-serious$135$135Jun 23, 2004Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1529 K02 B
Other-than-serious$135$0Jun 23, 2004Final
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1529 K09 B
Other-than-serious$135$0Jun 23, 2004Final
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1529 O04 A
Other-than-serious$135$0Jun 23, 2004Final
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1734 B02
Other-than-serious$135$135Jun 23, 2004Final
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1736 A
Other-than-serious$135$135Jun 23, 2004Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1670 A
Serious$4,950$2,475Jun 23, 2004Final

Inspection 119900454 OPENED AUG 15, 2003Closed

Planned · No inspection · Safety · Closed Aug 26, 2003

Sr-128 At Kp 64.3 / Pm 39.9, Yorkville, CA 95494 · Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 125808519 OPENED NOV 28, 2001Closed

Complaint · No inspection · Safety · Closed Nov 29, 2001

1105 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, CA 95521 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 125726349 OPENED DEC 13, 2000Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Jun 30, 2001

408 F St, Eureka, CA 95503 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 4650 F
Other-than-serious$130$130Jun 11, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1735 F
Other-than-serious$175$175Jun 11, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 3648 O
Other-than-serious$260$260Jun 11, 2001Closed

Inspection 125725879 OPENED SEP 7, 2000Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 12 employees at the site · Closed Jul 16, 2001

Lift Station #9, Access Rd, Whitethorn, CA 95489 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Aug 24, 2000: Employee injured when hit by paver

A small construction contractor was paving a rural road to a sewer lift station. Employee #1 works for the company as a truck driver. Employee #1 was on foot ne xt to the spreader. The spreader and a tractor were connected while ascending a grade in the road. Employee #1 stepped between the two pieces of equipment to mo ve some asphalt out of the way. The tractor moved forward and pinned Employee #1 between the bucket on the tractor and the feed bin on the spreader. Employee #1 received fractures to both of his lower legs and was hospitalized.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 342 A
Other-than-serious$225$225Feb 16, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1509 A
Other-than-serious$450$450Feb 16, 2001Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1593 B
Serious$18,900$2,025Feb 16, 2001Final

Inspection 111905717 OPENED JAN 12, 1994Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Apr 1, 1994

909 5th St., Eureka, CA 95501 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1590 A05
Serious$310$310Jan 13, 1994Closed

Inspection 112028865 OPENED APR 1, 1992Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Apr 27, 1992

812 So. Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna, CA 95540 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1529 D02 A
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 27, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1529 H05
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 27, 1992Closed

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 Eureka site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 14 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.2 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Figas Construction
Eureka · 2023
14 000.02.2

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3)

(3) The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check. Stored pressure extinguishers do not require an internal examination. The employer shall record the annual maintenance date and retain this record for one year after the last entry or the life of the shell, whichever is less. The record shall be available to the Assistant Secretary upon request.

29 CFR 1926.605 · Marine operations and equipment

29 CFR 1926.605(d)(2)

(2) The employer shall ensure that there is in the vicinity of each barge in use at least one U.S. Coast Guard-approved 30-inch lifering with not less than 90 feet of line attached, and at least one portable or permanent ladder which will reach the top of the apron to the surface of the water. If the above equipment is not available at the pier, the employer shall furnish it during the time that he is working the barge.

Other other heavy and civil engineering construction employers in California

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