What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of Smurfit Stone Container Enterprises Inc. at 13833 E Freeway Dr, Santa Fe Springs (Los Angeles County) on Mar 8, 2010. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. The record lists 21,000 employees, a figure the employer reports to the inspector and one that can cover more than the site inspected, with union representation. Inspectors issued 4 citations (2 serious) and proposed $33,685 in penalties; after appeal or settlement the current total is $20,305. 4 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. The case closed on Apr 14, 2011. The employer has 2 other inspections on its California record.
Citations
Each citation names the rule, its classification and the penalty as proposed and as it stands now.
Issued Jul 26, 2010. Proposed $5,000, current $1,800. Contested Aug 5, 2010, final order Feb 16, 2011. Abatement due Mar 12, 2010, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Jul 26, 2010. Proposed $1,125, current $0. Contested Aug 5, 2010, final order Feb 16, 2011. Abatement due Aug 9, 2010, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Jul 26, 2010. Proposed $5,060, current $505. Contested Aug 5, 2010, final order Feb 16, 2011. Abatement due Aug 2, 2010, completed. Read the rule.
Issued Jul 26, 2010. Proposed $22,500, current $18,000. Contested Aug 5, 2010, final order Feb 16, 2011. Abatement due Aug 2, 2010, completed. Read the rule.
The accident
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Your rights
If you worked at this site, the inspection file is a public record once the case closes; request it from the Cal/OSHA district office with activity number 312663123. A worker who reported the hazard, the injury or the inspection and was then fired, demoted or cut has a retaliation claim under Labor Code 6310, one year to file with the Labor Commissioner and longer to sue. Injuries themselves go through workers' compensation. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, inspection 312663123, checked Nov 4, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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