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14486 BORAX ROAD, BORON, CA 93516 · NAICS 212391 Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
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Inspection records
May 13, 2014#317215788May 13, 2014Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#317215788$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #317215788
Dates
- Opened
- May 13, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 2014
- Closed
- Jul 28, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 14486 Borax Rd, Boron, CA 93516
- Industry
- 212391 Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Oct 14, 2013#316873561Oct 14, 2013Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#316873561$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316873561
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 14, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 10, 2014
- Closed
- Mar 19, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 850
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 14486 Borax Rd, Boron, CA 93516
- Industry
- 212391 Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Jul 25, 2013#316695279Jul 25, 2013Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#316695279$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316695279
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 25, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 14, 2013
- Closed
- Oct 14, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 850
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 14486 Borax Road, Boron, CA 93516
- Industry
- 212391 Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Jul 25, 2013#316695261Jul 25, 2013Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#316695261$5,2802 viol.2 violations$5,280 in penalties
Inspection #316695261
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 25, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 14, 2013
- Closed
- Nov 18, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 850
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,280
- Penalties on Record
- $5,280
- Site Address
- 14486 Borax Rd, Boron, CA 93516
- Industry
- 212391 Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Bay worker trips on uneven surface and fractures femur
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 342 Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries OSHA citation code: 342 A | Other | 1 | - | $5,000 | $5,000 | Dec 25, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002 | 7046 Travelways OSHA citation code: 7046 B | Other | 1 | 30 | $280 | $280 | Dec 25, 2013 | - | - |
Mar 13, 2012#315969600Mar 13, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#315969600$3751 viol.1 violation$375 in penalties
Inspection #315969600
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 15, 2012
- Closed
- Jun 14, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 750
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $375
- Penalties on Record
- $375
- Site Address
- 14486 Borax Rd., Boron, CA 93516
- Industry
- 212391 Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5428 Salvage Tanks OSHA citation code: 5428 A | Other | 1 | 4 | $375 | $375 | Apr 27, 2012 | - | - |
Mar 1, 2007#310579370Mar 1, 2007Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#310579370$3751 viol.1 violation$375 in penalties
Inspection #310579370
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 1, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 21, 2007
- Closed
- Jul 13, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $375
- Penalties on Record
- $375
- Site Address
- 14486 Borax Road, Boron, CA 93516
- Industry
- 212312 Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee fractures nose when part under pressure gives way
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3314 The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout OSHA citation code: 3314 D | Other | 1 | 2 | $375 | $375 | Apr 2, 2007 | - | - |
May 31, 2006#309655611May 31, 2006Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#309655611$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309655611
Dates
- Opened
- May 31, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- May 31, 2006
- Closed
- Jun 30, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 14486 Borax Road, Boron, CA 93516
- Industry
- 212391 Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's finger is amputated by fan
Aug 29, 2005#309047843Aug 29, 2005Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#309047843$18,7502 viol.2 violations$18,750 in penalties
Inspection #309047843
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 29, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 22, 2005
- Contested
- Dec 27, 2005
- Final Order
- Sep 29, 2006
- Closed
- Jan 29, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 650
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $40,500
- Penalties on Record
- $18,750
- Site Address
- 14486 Borax Road, Boron, CA 93516
- Industry
- 212391 Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee falls into hot liquid and is burned
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3212 Floor Openings, Floor Holes, Skylights and Roofs OSHA citation code: 3212 B | Serious | 2 | 1 | $18,000 | $18,000 | Nov 29, 2005 | Dec 27, 2005 | Sep 29, 2006 |
| 02001 | 6973 (3-22). General Safety Precautions OSHA citation code: 6973 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $22,500 | $750 | Nov 29, 2005 | Dec 27, 2005 | Sep 29, 2006 |
Mar 10, 2005#308114230Mar 10, 2005Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#308114230$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308114230
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 18, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 18, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 14486 Borax Road, Boron, CA 93516
- Industry
- 212391 Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jan 6, 2005#307911305Jan 6, 2005Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#307911305$4501 viol.1 violation$450 in penalties
Inspection #307911305
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 6, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 22, 2005
- Final Order
- May 9, 2005
- Closed
- Jul 20, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 14486 Borax Road, Boron, CA 93516
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's face is burned by arc flash
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 2320.4 De-Energized Equipment or Systems OSHA citation code: 23200004 A02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $560 | $450 | Mar 11, 2005 | - | May 9, 2005 |
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The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
47 inspections, 1993 to 2014. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Mining (except Oil and Gas), 2,259 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.