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Criticism of Cal-OSHA Over Workplace Safety Investigations in Alameda County

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Assemblywoman Liz Ortega criticized Cal-OSHA, the state agency overseeing workplace safety, calling it a 'disgraceful agency.' Ortega stated that she had three instances of workplace deaths in her district that she felt were not receiving timely justice. She said these incidents involved workers at Alco Iron & Metal in San Leandro, including an incident in January 2025 where Luis Guerrero was reportedly crushed by a forklift at Alco Iron & Steel in San Leandro.

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The criticism centers on the perceived inaction of Cal-OSHA regarding serious workplace safety cases. Ortega introduced AB2321, which would compel Cal-OSHA to accelerate investigations into serious cases and refer them to prosecutors if warranted.

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Who's involved

  • Alameda CountyLocation of the company involved in the workplace death investigation.
  • Luis GuerreroIndividual whose workplace death investigation was cited by the Assemblywoman.
  • OaklandCity where the company involved in the workplace death investigation was located.

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