Establishment profile
VAL'S PLUMBING
25350 PASEO DEL CHAPARRAL, SALINAS, CA, 95306
238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Summary
VAL'S PLUMBING has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $2,910 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 84th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 6,359 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
VAL'S PLUMBING appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $2,910 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1669 A | 1 | 1 | $2,475 | Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 |
| 342 A | 1 | 1 | $200 | Sep 1997 | Sep 1997 |
| 1516 A | 1 | 1 | $135 | Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 |
| 1509 A | 1 | 1 | $100 | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2382 within CA. Peer group: 6,359 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for VAL'S PLUMBING. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for VAL'S PLUMBING. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2003 | SLIP,TRUCK,FALL,LOST BALANCE | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for VAL'S PLUMBING. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for VAL'S PLUMBING. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for VAL'S PLUMBING. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for VAL'S PLUMBING. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for VAL'S PLUMBING. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for VAL'S PLUMBING. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-07 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $100 | |
| 2003-03-07 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-01-09 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $2,475 | |
| 1998-11-17 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $135 | |
| 1997-07-30 | Accident | 1 | — | $200 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- AIRSMITHS INCCORONA — 2 federal enforcement records
- AMPAM PARKS MECHANICAL, INC.IRVINE — 2 federal enforcement records
- WILMOR & SONS PLUMBING AND CONSTRUCTIONROHNERT PARK — 2 federal enforcement records
- WILMOR & SONS PLUMBING AND CONSTRUCTIONOROVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- MONTEREY MECHANICAL COSAN FRANCISCO — 2 federal enforcement records
- COUNTYWIDE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC.CAMARILLO — 2 federal enforcement records
- CAN-AM PLUMBING INC.SAN JOSE — 2 federal enforcement records
- O & M INDUSTRIESARCATA — 2 federal enforcement records
- BLOIS CONSTRUCTION INC.PALMDALE — 2 federal enforcement records
- ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS INCLOS ANGELES — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on VAL'S PLUMBING from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is VAL'S PLUMBING's OSHA violation history?
- VAL'S PLUMBING has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $2,910 in total penalties.
- How does VAL'S PLUMBING's safety record compare to its industry?
- VAL'S PLUMBING operates in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.