Establishment profile
APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC
5808 STATE HIGHWAY 18, LUCERNE VALLEY, CA, 92356
Operated by APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC · 1 of 11 establishments
484220 — Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
Summary
APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $8,275 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 475 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 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
43% 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $8,275 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3210 A | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 3303 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 |
| 3210 B | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 342 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 |
| 3578 G | 1 | 1 | $225 | Mar 2002 | Mar 2002 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4842 within CA. Peer group: 475 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for APEX BULK COMMODITIES LLC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2001 | BURN,CLEANING,HIGH PRESSURE,WATER | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 28, 1998 | DELIVERY WORK,FRACTURE,WORK RULES,LADDER,BACK,TRUCK,FALL,UNGUARDED,POOR VISIBILITY,TRUCK DRIVER | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-22 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-04-16 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-12-26 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-10-10 | Planned | 1 | — | $225 | |
| 2001-10-10 | Accident | 2 | — | $2,300 | |
| 2000-08-11 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-07-30 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $5,750 |
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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- RECOLOGY SUNSET SCAVENGERBRISBANE — 2 federal enforcement records
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- EXPRESS MESSENGER SYSTEMS, INC. DBA ONTRACMILPITAS — 2 federal enforcement records
- GAIL MATERIALSIRVINE — 2 federal enforcement records
- FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION INCTRACY — 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 COMMODITIES LLCTRONA, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- APEX BULK COMMODITIESSOUTH GATE, 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, LocalAll 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 7 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $8,275 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, local industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.1.