Inspection 348979774 OPENED JUN 5, 2026Open
8555 Banana Ave., Fontana, CA 92335 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
OSHA has inspected Powell Constructors, Inc. 5 times in California since 2011.
The latest one began on Jun 5, 2026 after an accident, in Fontana; the case is still open.
Those inspections ended with 6 citation items: 1 serious and 5 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $17,145 and now stand at $7,695, 55% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,078, and Powell Constructors, Inc. averages $970 (1 cited inspection).
Powell Constructors, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 348221342 OPENED MAY 2, 2025Closed
South Bound 605 Off Ramp South Street Exit, Cerritos, CA 90703 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 343926333 OPENED APR 8, 2019Closed
Quail Lake Recreational Facility, Highway 138 And Gorman Post Rd., Lebec, CA 93243 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 21, 2019: Employee's ear is lacerated when struck by falling metal
At 12:45 p.m. on March 21, 2019, Employee #1 and a coworker, employed by a construction company, were engaged in bridge construction work. Employee #1 was working from an aerial lift and assisting his coworker, who was doing welding. A piece of welded material broke from its weld and struck Employee #1 on his hard hat and right ear. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment of a laceration to the ear.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1527(A)(1) |
Other-than-serious | $485 | $485 | Aug 30, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3395(C) |
Other-than-serious | $485 | $485 | Aug 30, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 317387017 OPENED APR 1, 2014Closed
Marine Way & Sand Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618 · Industrial Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 20, 2014: Worker's two fingers are amputated in power saw kick-back
On March 20, 2014, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was engaged in forming work along a road. He was operating a Skilsaw power saw to cut a 2 by 4 for the carpenters on the work project. Employee #1 was standing up and leani ng forward, with his fingers placed under the section of wood as he operated the saw in a downward motion. The saw jammed and kicked back, and its blade struck Employee #1's left hand. Employee #1's left hand pinky finger and ring finger we re amputated. The employer reported this event to Cal/OSHA on March 21, 2014. Ca l/OSHA began its investigation on April 1, 2014. The investigation determined th at Employee #1 was a laborer and full-time employee assigned to a variety of dut ies related to construction work.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4650 D |
Other-than-serious | $700 | $700 | May 19, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 4650 E |
Other-than-serious | $700 | $700 | May 19, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3395 F03 |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $375 | May 19, 2014 | Closed |
Inspection 313644361 OPENED OCT 18, 2011Closed
600 S Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802 · Industrial Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1632 H |
Serious | $14,400 | $4,950 | Mar 30, 2012 | Final |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Fontana site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 92 workers: 3.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 118 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Constructors Inc Fontana · 2025 | 92 | 3 | 3 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
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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.