COLUMBIA STEEL, INC.
2175 N LINDEN AVE, RIALTO, CA 92377
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Nov 12, 2019#344452677Nov 12, 2019Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#344452677$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344452677
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 12, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 2020
- Closed
- Apr 8, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 125
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2175 N Linden Ave., Rialto, CA 92377
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is burned by welding fire
Apr 3, 2019#343904439Apr 3, 2019Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#343904439$4,3504 viol.4 violations$4,350 in penalties
Inspection #343904439
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 25, 2019
- Contested
- Jul 10, 2019
- Final Order
- Mar 10, 2020
- Closed
- Apr 20, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,680
- Penalties on Record
- $4,350
- Site Address
- 2175 N Linden Ave., Rialto, CA 92377
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee drops shelf on leg, later develops infection
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 342(A) Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries | Other | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Jul 10, 2019 | Mar 10, 2020 | |
| 01002 | 5194(H)(1) Hazard Communication | Other | 2 | 2 | $560 | $450 | Jul 15, 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 | Mar 10, 2020 |
| 01003 | 5144(C) Respiratory Protection | Other | 1 | 2 | $560 | $450 | Jul 15, 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 | Mar 10, 2020 |
| 01004 | 5144(E)(1) Respiratory Protection | Other | 1 | 2 | $560 | $450 | Jul 15, 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 | Mar 10, 2020 |
Nov 23, 2011#314758145Nov 23, 2011FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#314758145$3,6354 viol.4 violations$3,635 in penalties
Inspection #314758145
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 23, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- May 1, 2012
- Contested
- May 4, 2012
- Final Order
- Oct 29, 2012
- Closed
- Jul 11, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,920
- Penalties on Record
- $3,635
- Site Address
- 2175 North Linden Ave, Rialto, CA 92377
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee dies from natural causes
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A04 | Other | 1 | 70 | $375 | $300 | May 31, 2012 | May 4, 2012 | Oct 29, 2012 |
| 01002 | 3385 Foot Protection OSHA citation code: 3385 A | Other | 1 | 50 | $420 | $335 | May 31, 2012 | May 4, 2012 | Oct 29, 2012 |
| 02001 | 4214 Press Brakes Mechanically or Hydraulically Powered OSHA citation code: 4214 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $6,075 | $2,700 | May 8, 2012 | May 4, 2012 | Oct 29, 2012 |
| 03001 | 4227 Metal Shears OSHA citation code: 4227 D | Other | 1 | 1 | $4,050 | $300 | May 8, 2012 | May 4, 2012 | Oct 29, 2012 |
Mar 2, 2009#312311640Mar 2, 2009Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#312311640$5,0006 viol.6 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #312311640
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 2, 2009
- Contested
- Jun 5, 2009
- Final Order
- Dec 7, 2009
- Closed
- Feb 2, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 95
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,025
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 2175 N Linden Ave, Rialto, CA 92377
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2340.16 Work Space About Electric Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400016 A | Other | 2 | 45 | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 |
| 01002 | 1430.32 Annual Summary OSHA citation code: 14300032 B06 | Other | 1 | 95 | $325 | $250 | Jul 2, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 |
| 02001 | 2340.17 Guarding of Energized Parts OSHA citation code: 23400017 A | Serious | 3 | 45 | $2,925 | $2,250 | Jun 9, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 |
| 03001 | 3578 Permissible Wheel Exposure for Periphery Grinding OSHA citation code: 3578 G | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,925 | $250 | Jun 9, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 |
| 04001 | 3999 Conveyors OSHA citation code: 3999 B | Serious | 3 | 2 | $2,925 | $2,250 | Jun 9, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 26, 2007#307462150Jan 26, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#307462150$8054 viol.4 violations$805 in penalties
Inspection #307462150
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 20, 2007
- Closed
- Jan 14, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $805
- Penalties on Record
- $805
- Site Address
- 2175 N Linden Ave, Rialto, CA 92377
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3382 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 3382 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $160 | $160 | Aug 22, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4650 Storage, Handling, and Use of Cylinders OSHA citation code: 4650 E | Other | 1 | 2 | $160 | $160 | Jul 25, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4851 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 4851 A | Other | 4 | 4 | $325 | $325 | Aug 22, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004 | 2500.25 Maintenance of Outer Sheath | Other | 1 | 2 | $160 | $160 | Aug 22, 2007 | - | - |
Feb 21, 2001#125966085Feb 21, 2001Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#125966085$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125966085
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 21, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 5, 2001
- Closed
- Jun 11, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 67
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2175 N Linden Ave, Rialto, CA 92377
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee suffers fractured foot
Dec 6, 1999#120126305Dec 6, 1999Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#120126305$2751 viol.1 violation$275 in penalties
Inspection #120126305
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 6, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 6, 1999
- Contested
- Jan 20, 2000
- Final Order
- Nov 21, 2000
- Closed
- Dec 31, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,000
- Penalties on Record
- $275
- Site Address
- 2175 N Linden Ave, Rialto, CA 92377
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's fingers crushed by clamp of metal shear
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4227 Metal Shears OSHA citation code: 4227 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | $275 | Jan 24, 2000 | Jan 20, 2000 | Nov 21, 2000 |
Dec 19, 1991#112056403Dec 19, 1991Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#112056403$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #112056403
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 19, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 19, 1991
- Closed
- Feb 18, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2175 N Linden Ave, Rialto, CA 92377
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's leg broken when struck by falling i-beam
Oct 7, 1991#112007612Oct 7, 1991Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#112007612$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #112007612
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 1991
- Closed
- Oct 7, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2175 N Linden Ave, Rialto, CA 92377
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Aug 26, 1987#100945518Aug 26, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100945518$35012 viol.12 violations$350 in penalties
Inspection #100945518
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 26, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1987
- Closed
- Jan 11, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $350
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 2175 North Linden Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 4 | 2 | $200 | $200 | Oct 30, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $150 | $150 | Oct 3, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1987 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
10 inspections, 1987 to 2019. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: fabricated structural metal manufacturing reported 3.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source