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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1619724.015 - Solaris Paper, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Solaris Paper, Inc.
28020 Eucalyptus Avenue
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Mailing Address:
28320 Eucalyptus Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 322121/Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/27/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1943138 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $67,500 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $68,250 |
| Current Penalty | $67,500 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $68,250 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3314(L)(2) | 02/27/2023 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 04/20/2023 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314(G) | 02/27/2023 | 03/06/2023 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 04/20/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4353(A) | 02/27/2023 | 03/06/2023 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 04/20/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 4355(A)(2) | 02/27/2023 | 03/06/2023 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 04/20/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 6:40 a.m. on September 2, 2022, an employee was loading large sheets of corrugate into the loading chamber of a BALETECH Baler. The employee became caught in the baler and was killed.
Keywords: Baler, Caught In, Loading, Machine operator
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1619724.015 | 58 | M | Fatality | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |