San Bernardino, California · Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction · NAICS 237130
Optimum, Inc has 3 OSHA inspections on record in California, the first in 2013.
OSHA's last visit started on Mar 10, 2025 after an accident, in Bloomington.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 4 citation items: 2 serious and 2 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $49,200 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $46,435, down 6%.
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,078. Optimum, Inc averages $23,218 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Optimum, Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company17890 Valley Blvd, Bloomington, CA 92316 · Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Apr 15, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3276(E)(3) |
Serious | $18,000 | $18,000 | Apr 15, 2025 | Final |
27919 Jefferson Blvd, Temecula, CA 92589 · Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 3, 2019 (fatal): Employee is struck and killed by a vehicle
At 9:35 p.m. on January 3, 2019, Employee #1 was in the process of setting up a temporary traffic control (TTC) on a city street standing in the right of way of oncoming traffic. Employee #1 was standing on the passenger side of his employers truck taking down stacks of reflective traffic cones. The truck was positioned half way onto the shoulder, the other half protruding into the outside lane of Jefferson Ave when Employee #1 was struck by a motorist approaching the TTC. Employee #1 sustained fatal injuries as a result of being struck by a motorist traveling approximately 40 mph.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1509(A) |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $935 | Mar 18, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1598(A) |
Serious | $25,000 | $22,500 | Mar 18, 2019 | Final |
Lee Street & S Tippecanoe, San Bernardino, CA 92402 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 19, 2013: Worker's finger is amputated when portable tower falls
At approximately 2:00 a.m. on September 19, 2013, Employee #1 and Coworker #1, o f Optimum Inc., were engaged in road demolition work. They were attempting to mo ve a portable light tower 2 to 3 feet in order to sweep dirt and asphalt from un der the light tower. Employee #1 positioned himself directly in front of the lig ht tower and grasped the end of the trailer's towing hitch. Coworker #1 position ed himself on the side of the light tower and grasped the trailer's tow bar neck . As both employees attempted to lift and drag the light tower, the trailer jack collapsed. The light tower began to fall. Coworker #1 immediately let go of the tow bar neck. Employee #1, in an attempt to prevent the light tower from hittin g the ground, maintained his grip. When the trailer ball attachment hit the grou nd, it severed Employee #1's left small finger. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, admitted, and treated for a fin ger amputation.
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Bloomington site logged 8 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 126 workers: 7.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.0 for its industry. Those cases cost 18 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum, Inc. Bloomington · 2025 | 126 | 8 | 3 | 7.4 | 1.0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.