Establishment profile
MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC
15800 NORTH SALMON RIVER ROAD, FORKS OF SALMON, CA, 96031
212221 — Gold Ore Mining
Summary
MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 19 years of recorded history, with $1,365 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 76th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 87 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 62nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $1,365 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6967 A | 1 | 1 | $465 | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 7098 C | 1 | 1 | $375 | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 7070 A | 1 | 1 | $375 | Oct 2006 | Oct 2006 |
| 5238 A | 1 | 1 | $150 | Oct 2006 | Oct 2006 |
| 7056 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
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 2122 within CA. Peer group: 87 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 MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC. 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 MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC, 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 MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC 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. 75 citations · 21S&S · 75 contractor · $7,201 proposed / $2,846 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6370088 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $473 | — |
| 6342911 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Jul 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | — |
| 6383973 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $254 | $60 |
| 6342606 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Oct 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $237 | — |
| 6383774 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $237 | — |
| 6383981 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $177 | — |
| 6383976 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $177 | $177 |
| 6383755 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $177 | $177 |
| 6370086 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $142 | — |
| 7968266 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | May 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $127 | — |
| 6342603 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Oct 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $60 |
| 6342207 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Oct 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 6383773 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Sep 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 6383772 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Sep 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 6383760 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | — |
| 6383758 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $60 |
| 6383978 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | — |
| 6383975 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 6383757 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | — |
| 6383756 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 6383752 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | — |
| 6383974 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 6383972 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 6383750 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 6370087 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | — |
| 6430017 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | — |
| 6430016 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | — |
| 6430015 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | — |
| 6430014 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | — |
| 7968268 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | May 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | — |
| 7968267 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | May 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | — |
| 7968265 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | — |
| 6383983 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $99 | — |
| 6342604 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Oct 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6342602 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Oct 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6342208 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Oct 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6342206 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Oct 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6342205 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Oct 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6342601 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Oct 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383991 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383771 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383770 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383769 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383768 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383767 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383791 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383990 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383989 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383988 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383766 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383765 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383764 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383763 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383762 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383759 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383987 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383986 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383985 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383984 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383982 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383980 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383979 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383977 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383761 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383754 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383753 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383971 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383970 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383969 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6383751 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6383749 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6370162 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Mar 2008 | — | No | — | — | — |
| 6370161 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Mar 2008 | — | No | — | — | — |
| 6342644 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Dec 2006 | — | No | — | — | — |
| 6342643 | Discovery Day Mine Siskiyou, CA contractor: Merendon Mining (California) Inc | Dec 2006 | — | No | — | — | — |
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 MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC. 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 MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-19 | Planned | 2 | — | $840 | |
| 2007-07-18 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-09-27 | Planned | 2 | — | $525 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC's OSHA violation history?
- MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $1,365 in total penalties.
- How does MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- MERENDON MINING (CALIFORNIA) INC operates in the gold ore mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.