Inspection 348638388 OPENED DEC 10, 2025Closed
1694 Eastman Ave., Ventura, CA 93003 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1988, OSHA inspectors have visited Taft Electric Inc. in California 20 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Dec 10, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Ventura.
In all, OSHA issued 22 citation items: 1 serious, 1 repeat and 20 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $20,115; today they stand at $7,755, 61% less.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Taft Electric Inc. averages $750 across 2 cited inspections.
Taft Electric Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
California · latest 90 days of OSHA records
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13 of them in the same industry
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 342412426 OPENED JUN 7, 2017Closed
Building 7000 Vandenberg Afb, Vandenberg Afb, CA 93437 · All Other Specialty Trade Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 25, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 340655026 OPENED MAY 22, 2015Closed
1700 Rancho Conejo Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 · Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $5,060 | $750 | Nov 19, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $6,750 | $750 | Nov 19, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 340061191 OPENED OCT 30, 2014Closed
555 Storke Rd., Goleta, CA 93117 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312436025 OPENED MAR 18, 2010Closed
101 & Cabrillo, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $400 | $0 | May 13, 2010 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3395 E03 |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $150 | May 13, 2010 | Final |
Inspection 120318043 OPENED APR 2, 2004Closed
26255 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1541 K01 |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $185 | Oct 1, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3410004 |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $375 | Oct 1, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 300826633 OPENED JUL 9, 2003Closed
Ne Lot 1 Ucsb Marine Sciences Building #520, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 120310628 OPENED APR 9, 2003Closed
Sierra Hwy Between Ave M & J, Lancaster, CA 93534 · Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1541 C02 |
Other-than-serious | $560 | $560 | Oct 8, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1541 J02 |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $750 | Oct 8, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1541 K01 |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $750 | Oct 8, 2003 | Closed |
12 older inspections
Inspection 300810488 OPENED FEB 28, 2001Closed
105 East Anapumu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300808722 OPENED MAY 17, 2000Closed
Snow And Gonzales, Oxnard, CA 93030 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 5002 |
Repeat | $3,200 | $1,600 | Jun 21, 2000 | Final |
Inspection 300806783 OPENED JUN 26, 1998Closed
Hwy 101 And Dos Rios, Newbury Park, CA 91320 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 5048 I34 |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Jul 10, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 5002 |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Jul 10, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1670 C04 |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Jul 10, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1670 C02 |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Jul 10, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 126023506 OPENED APR 8, 1998Closed
3015 Sacramento Ave., Acton, CA 93510 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 126093756 OPENED AUG 6, 1997Closed
1694 Eastman Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 120080437 OPENED SEP 14, 1995Closed
3520 East Ave. M., Palmdale, CA 93550 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 22, 1995: Employee injured when arm pulled into cable puller
Employee #1, of Taft Electric Co., observed that the cable puller motor was labo ring while it was pulling overhead feeder cables that were approximately 1,000 f eet long. The tugger head on the puller had approximately 4 to 5 wraps on it, ca using the motor problem. Employee #1 stood in front of the tugger head and unwra pped it to relieve the pressure on the motor. He had unwrapped approximately two wraps, using his left hand, when the rope unraveled rapidly, taking his left ar m into the tugger head and pulling him through. Employee #1 landed approximately 6 to 10 feet away from the cable puller. Employee #1 was hospitalized with a le ft wrist fracture and damage to his left bicep.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1509 B |
Other-than-serious | $485 | $485 | Feb 16, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3203 A07 C |
Other-than-serious | $650 | $650 | Feb 16, 1996 | Closed |
Inspection 119906576 OPENED JUN 23, 1994Closed
200 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA 93001 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203 B01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 13, 1994 | Closed |
Inspection 112094602 OPENED APR 25, 1994Closed
118 Madera Road, Moorpark, CA 90000 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 119909869 OPENED DEC 1, 1993Closed
1700 N. Rose Ave., Rm. 100, Oxnard, CA 93030 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 111994380 OPENED OCT 30, 1991Closed
Corner Of Santa Ynez And Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3648 O |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3203 B02 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 1991 | Closed |
Inspection 106405657 OPENED SEP 9, 1988Closed
22nd Street East & K Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction |
Serious | $150 | $150 | Sep 20, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.50(d)(1) · Medical services and first aid |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1988 | Closed |
Inspection 106334360 OPENED APR 26, 1988Closed
300 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 · 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 2025, the Ventura site logged 6 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 739 workers: 0.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.8 for its industry. Those cases cost 11 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taft Electric Company Ventura · 2025 | 739 | 6 | 1 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.100 · Hard hats in construction
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
(a) Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.
29 CFR 1926.405 · Job-site wiring
29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i)
(j) Equipment for general use—(1) Lighting fixtures, lampholders, lamps, and receptacles—(i) Live parts. Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles shall have no live parts normally exposed to employee contact. However, rosettes and cleat-type lampholders and receptacles located at least 8 feet (2.44 m) above the floor may have exposed parts.
29 CFR 1926.50 · Medical services and first aid
29 CFR 1926.50(d)(1)
(d)(1) First aid supplies shall be easily accessible when required.
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- Horizon Electric, Inc Redding · 8 citations · $2,650
- Ontario Refrigeration Service, Inc. San Diego · 3 citations · $25,800
- Republic Electric West Inc dba Concord · 3 citations · $4,100
- Villara Corporation Mcclellan · 13 citations · $49,640
- Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. San Jose · 6 citations · $32,920
- Bullert Industrial Electric, Inc. Redding · 3 citations · $685
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