Cal/OSHA Fines James Deen Productions $78K

Cal/OSHA Fines James Deen Productions $78K

UPDATED: 3:40 P.M. (PST): FSC says complaint was filed by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

LOS ANGELES — Cal/OSHA said it issued citations today to adult film production company Third Rock Enterprises Inc., also known as James Deen Productions, for multiple violations of state condom and other safety laws that the agency said exposed performers to sexually transmitted infections.

Cal/OSHA proposed penalties of $77,875 after probing a complaint about a James Deen Production film shoot in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Jan. 12.

Cal/OSHA said investigators found that producers did not protect performers through the use of condoms as required by California's bloodborne pathogens standard.

Additionally, Cal/OSHA said producers did not provide a vaccine or follow-up medical examination to staff who were potentially exposed to hepatitis B,

Third Rock Enterprises and James Deen Productions are owned by James Deen.

When Cal/OSHA initially opened its investigation on Dec. 8, officials said, Deen and his attorney refused to provide Cal/OSHA with requested safety documentation or permission to investigate.

Cal/OSHA then obtained a warrant from a Los Angeles Superior Court judge that then allowed the agency to conduct the January film site inspection.

Cal/OSHA cited James Deen Productions for failing to provide the requested safety records in addition to the serious health-related violations. In total, Cal/OSHA issued citations for nine violations including four that were deemed “serious.”

A serious violation is cited when there is a realistic possibility that death or serious harm could result from the actual hazardous condition, officials said.

"Cal/OSHA requires condom use in adult films to protect workers from exposure to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections," Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum said. "Third Rock Enterprises failed to protect employees from illness and injury while on set."

Eric Paul Leue, executive director of adult entertainment industry trade group Free Speech Coalition, said that the number may look eye-catching, but “it should be viewed critically.”

“While we can't speak to the particulars of this case, the fine is only a preliminary assessment, which is often quite different than any final number,” Leue told XBIZ in a statement. “Nor does the fine necessarily relate to an actual danger on-set, or threat to performers.

"In fact, upon closer inspection in similar cases, Cal/OSHA has deemed failure to use a condom to be a "not serious" violation, with fines in the hundreds of dollars," Leue said.

“It is also worth noting that this complaint was filed not by any performers or any person on set, but by the controversial, morals-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation, which merely watched the film to look for a condom.

“Like most of AHF's actions, this complaint should be viewed politically. AHF is currently pushing a mandatory condom law in California that would allow private citizens like them to file lawsuits against performers who don't use condoms — and to profit from the lawsuits. 

“AHF's repeated Cal/OSHA campaigns have less to do with performer health and more to do with the policing of performers' bodies, and the censorship of adult films. It's an outrage and a tremendous waste of taxpayer dollars.”

According to an XBIZ source, Deen recently moved production to Las Vegas.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Chloe Amour: Recharged, Refocused, and Ready for Real Love

These days, getting ahold of Chloe Amour on the weekend can be tough. She might ditch her phone, as was the case on a recent weekend while celebrating her birthday with family at Disneyland, riding the rides and taking in some sun.

Strike 3 Holdings Sues Meta for Pirating Vixen Media Group Content to Train AI

Vixen Media Group owner Strike 3 Holdings filed suit in federal court this week, accusing Facebook parent company Meta of copyright infringement and alleging that Meta has extensively pirated VMG content to train its artificial intelligence models.

Isabella De Laa, Cherry Candle Star in Latest From MixedX

Isabella De Laa and Cherry Candle star in the latest release from MixedX, titled “Between Us.”

Tony Sting, Adira Allure & Dominic Pacifico Headline Latest From BiPhoria

Tony Sting, Adira Allure, and Dominic Pacifico star in the latest release from BiPhoria.

Proxy Paige, Wolf King Release 'I Kissed a Trans and I Liked It'

Evil Angel has released its latest title, “I Kissed a Trans and I Liked It,” co-directed by Proxy Paige and Wolf King.

Pineapple Support, Streamate to Host 'Navigating Grief and Loss' Support Group

Pineapple Support and Streamate are hosting a free online support group to help performers cope with grief and loss.

Friday is Final AV Compliance Deadline in UK

Friday, July 25 marks U.K. media regulator Ofcom’s deadline for user-to-user services such as tube, cam and fan sites to implement its requisite “highly effective age assurance” measures for preventing minors from viewing adult content.

Elly Clutch Stars in Latest From Brazzers

2024 XMAs Female Clip Creator of the Year Elly Clutch stars with Ricky Johnson in the latest release from Brazzers, titled "Elly’s Evil Twin."

Liz Jordan Crowned Newest Vixen Angel

Vixen Media Group (VMG) has crowned Liz Jordan as its newest Vixen Angel.

AEBN Publishes Popular Searches for May, June

AEBN has released the top search terms for the months of May and June from its straight and gay theaters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Show More