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Inspection outcome
Opened: June 28, 2023 · Status: Open
Accident-triggered

OSHA opened this case in response to a reported workplace incident.

Safety inspection · Accident-related · Partial — limited to specific operations or areas

Violations8
Serious+0
Initial penalty$32,540
Current penalty$22,625
Accidents0
Duration
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On June 28, 2023, OSHA opened Sunrise Dryers, Llc’s inspection #346798846 at COLUSA, California. The case remains open or the close date has not yet been published.

OSHA cited the employer for 8 violations totaling $22,625 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $32,540. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
8violations total
Serious450%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious450%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

8citations issued
$22,625current penalty
↓ $9,915total reduction
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Othergravity 10
Citation #01001
3650(T)(12)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$410
Current$225reduced by $185
Other
Citation #01002
3664(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$275
Current$275
Othergravity 10
Citation #01003
3668(A)(2)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$685
Current$375reduced by $310
Othergravity 10
Citation #01004
3668(F)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$685
Current$375reduced by $310
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #02001
3210(B)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$4,950
Current$2,700reduced by $2,250
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #03001
3650(L)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$14,400
Current$12,600reduced by $1,800
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #04001
4070(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$4,950
Current$2,700reduced by $2,250
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #05001
4075(A)General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$6,185
Current$3,375reduced by $2,810

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 346798846 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.

Open vs closed

An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.

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Current vs initial penalty

Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.

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Trigger types

A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.

About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Accident-related — an inspection triggered by a reported workplace accident.

Sources

Cross-check with OSHA directly

This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 346798846 directly: