Establishment profile
APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC
82480 TRONA RD, TRONA, CA, 93562
Operated by APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC · 1 of 11 establishments
484230 — Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
Summary
APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 10 years of recorded history, with $300 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 56th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 473 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $300 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203(B)(1) | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 |
| 3203(B)(2) | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 4842 within CA. Peer group: 473 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 56 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 10+ years. Most recent activity: 10 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 21 citations · 17S&S · 21 contractor · $6,595 proposed / $4,865 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8606080 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Jan 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $270 |
| 8871984 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Mar 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 8871985 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Mar 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 8689883 | CUSHENBURY PLANT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Oct 2013 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 8695186 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Jan 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8606079 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Jan 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8606078 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Jan 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8606077 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Jan 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6434121 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Jul 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 9509678 | CUSHENBURY PLANT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Jul 2025 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $165 | $165 |
| 9681337 | Soledad Mountain Project Kern, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Feb 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 7998225 | NATIVIDAD PLANT Monterey, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Mar 2001 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $129 | $129 |
| 9500117 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Sep 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 6476724 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Dec 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8871986 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Mar 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8695187 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Jan 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8695185 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6476780 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6476723 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Dec 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6434122 | Silver Lake Mine San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7960286 | Omya California San Bernardino, CA contractor: Apex Bulk Commodities LLC | Aug 2001 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $66 | $66 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-17 | Accident | 2 | — | $300 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC is one of 11 establishments rolled up under the parent organization APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC across all 11 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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- ESTENSON LOGISTICS LLCMIRA LOMA — 2 federal enforcement records
- ESTENSON LOGISTICSLA MIRADA — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNITED ROAD SERVICESRICHMOND — 2 federal enforcement records
- J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT, INC.BUENA PARK — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA TANK LINES, INC.STOCKTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- GUARDSMARK, LLCSALINAS — 2 federal enforcement records
- G. I. TRUCKING COMPANYLA MIRADA — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTHERN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION INCCOMMERCE — 2 federal enforcement records
- DDG TRANSPORT INC.CHINO — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- APEX BULK COMMODITIESBAKERSFIELD, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- APEX BULK COMMODITIESSOUTH GATE, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLCLUCERNE VALLEY, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- APEX BULK COMMODITIES, LLCNORTH LAS VEGAS, NV — 2 federal enforcement records
- APEX BULK COMMODITIESMOAPA, NV — 2 federal enforcement records
- APEX BULK COMMODITIESAMERICAN CANYON, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- APEX BULK COMMODITIES INCCOLTON, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- APEX BULK COMMODITIESCAMARILLO, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
- APEX BULK COMMODITIES, LLCLAS VEGAS, NV — 1 federal enforcement record
- APEX BULK COMMODITIES INCBAKER, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC locationsParent rollup
- Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-DistanceAll employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Specialized Freight (except in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC, which operates 11 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC's OSHA violation history?
- APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $300 in total penalties.
- How does APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC operates in the specialized freight (except used goods) trucking, long-distance industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.7. APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 1.8.