What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of Columbia Steel, Inc. at 2175 North Linden Ave, Rialto (San Bernardino County) on Nov 23, 2011. It was a partial inspection focused on safety hazards. 70 employees were recorded at the site. Inspectors issued 4 citations (1 serious) and proposed $10,920 in penalties; the current total is $3,635. 4 citations were contested before the Appeals Board. The case closed on Jul 11, 2013. 1 worker died in the event that led to this inspection. The employer has 5 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 May 1, 2012. Proposed $375, current $300. 70 workers exposed. Contested May 4, 2012, final order Oct 29, 2012. Abatement due May 31, 2012, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 1, 2012. Proposed $420, current $335. 50 workers exposed. Contested May 4, 2012, final order Oct 29, 2012. Abatement due May 31, 2012, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 1, 2012. Proposed $6,075, current $2,700. 1 workers exposed. Contested May 4, 2012, final order Oct 29, 2012. Abatement due May 8, 2012, completed. Read the rule.
Issued May 1, 2012. Proposed $4,050, current $300. 1 workers exposed. Contested May 4, 2012, final order Oct 29, 2012. Abatement due May 8, 2012, completed. Read the rule.
The accident
Keywords: grinder,respiratory,unconsciousness,steel 1 death
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 314758145. 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 314758145, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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