Establishment profile
MOLYCORP INC
67750 BAILEY ROAD, MOUNTAIN PASS, CA, 92366
212299 — All Other Metal Ore Mining
Summary
MOLYCORP INC has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 21 years of recorded history, with $600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 63rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 87 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 4 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MOLYCORP INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), 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 · $600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4300 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 |
| 5143 A05 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 |
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 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MOLYCORP 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 MOLYCORP INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 3 violations · $0 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMLA (family & medical leave) | Jan 2014 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 3 violations · $0 in backwages · 2 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | All Other Metal Ore Mining | FMLA | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for MOLYCORP 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 MOLYCORP 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. 34 citations · 3S&S · 34 contractor · $3,276 proposed / $3,276 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6339368 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | May 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $557 | $557 |
| 6339208 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Dec 2001 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $399 | $399 |
| 6340825 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Jul 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $340 | $340 |
| 7985892 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Feb 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7985891 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Feb 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7985889 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Feb 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7985887 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Feb 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7985886 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Feb 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6391101 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6391100 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6382548 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Feb 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6382547 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Feb 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6382546 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Feb 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6382545 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Feb 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6382049 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Aug 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6359101 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Jun 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6351924 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6349965 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Jun 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6340376 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Nov 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6340828 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Jul 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6340827 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Jul 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6340826 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Jul 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6339209 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Dec 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6339207 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Dec 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6339206 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Dec 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6339205 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Dec 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7991523 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | May 2001 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7991522 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | May 2001 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7991521 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | May 2001 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7991520 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | May 2001 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7991519 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | May 2001 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7991518 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | May 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7971953 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Feb 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7971952 | Mt Pass Mine & Mill San Bernardino, CA contractor: Molycorp Inc | Feb 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
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)
Company-level in CA — for MOLYCORP INC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other MOLYCORP INC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-CA-154676 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2015 | Aug 2015 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-145896 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | Aug 2018 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 MOLYCORP INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MOLYCORP INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MOLYCORP INC 67750 BAILEY RD, HCI BOX 224 · MOUNTAIN PASS, CA, 92366 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MOLYCORP INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of Defensecontract · Last action 2012-07-09$918,439
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 325998 - ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND PREPARATION MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2012-07-09. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-28 | Planned | 2 | — | $600 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- CHEVRON MINING INCMOUNTAIN PASS — 2 federal enforcement records
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- M P ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INCMOUNTAIN PASS — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MOLYCORP 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 MOLYCORP INC's OSHA violation history?
- MOLYCORP INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $600 in total penalties.
- How does MOLYCORP INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- MOLYCORP INC operates in the all other metal ore mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.