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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1527850.015 - Simon Golden Mountain Group, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Simon Golden Mountain Group, Inc.
8335 Beech Ave
Fontana, CA 92335
Mailing Address:
8335 Beech Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562998/All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/04/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/29/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1754294 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,350 | $0 | $0 | $876 | $0 | $20,226 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $400 | $0 | $18,400 |
| 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 | 461(A) | 10/04/2021 | 10/19/2021 | $100 | $175 | $0 | 12/21/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3668(F) | 10/04/2021 | 10/19/2021 | $150 | $263 | $0 | 12/21/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314(G) | 10/04/2021 | 10/19/2021 | $150 | $438 | $0 | 12/21/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A)(7) | 10/04/2021 | $1,800 | $3,150 | $0 | 12/21/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 4353(A) | 10/04/2021 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $0 | 12/21/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 8:27 a.m. on April 5, 2021, Employee #1 of Simon Golden Mountains Group, Inc., a recycling center, was standing inside the hopper of a horizontal baler while it was in operation. Employee #1 was attempting to push down materials being compacted by the baler with his feet when his legs were pulled in and crushed by the baler's ram. As a result, both of Employee #1's legs were amputated. Emergency services responded, and the employee was transported to Arrowhead Regional Hospital for admission and treatment. The employer complied with reporting requirements as per T8 CCR 342(a), and the investigation commenced on April 27, 2021.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Baler, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Crushed, Foot, Leg, Lockout/Tagout, Pulled In, Tagout
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1527850.015 | 57 | M | Hospitalized injury | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. |