Columbia Steel Safety Record
Rialto, CA · Manufacturing
Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.
Last inspected 11/12/2019
According to OSHA enforcement records, Columbia Steel in Rialto, California has 31 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $14,415 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2019.
About This Safety Record
Columbia Steel in Rialto, California has received a D safety grade, indicating an above-average rate of workplace safety violations. Compared to other manufacturing employers, this record reflects a higher-than-typical frequency or severity of OSHA citations. A D grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 3.0 and 5.99 per inspection.
5 of the 31 total violations are classified as serious by OSHA. Employers with D grades have demonstrated patterns that warrant attention from both current and prospective employees. All workers have the right to a safe workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and can file an OSHA complaint if they believe conditions are unsafe.
Violation Breakdown
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- Filing deadline: 1 year from injury date
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- Statute: Cal. Labor Code §§ 3200-6002
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Columbia Steel in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2019 | Accident? | Rialto, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/03/2019 | Accident? | Rialto, CA | 4 | $4,350 |
| 11/23/2011 | Accident? | Rialto, CA | 4 | $3,635 |
| 03/02/2009 | Planned? | Rialto, CA | 6 | $5,000 |
| 01/26/2007 | Complaint? | Rialto, CA | 4 | $805 |
| 02/21/2001 | Accident? | Rialto, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/06/1999 | Accident? | Rialto, CA | 1 | $275 |
| 12/19/1991 | Accident? | Rialto, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/07/1991 | Accident? | Rialto, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/26/1987 | Planned? | Rialto, CA | 12 | $350 |
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