Establishment profile
PROTECH MINERALS LLC
17092 D STREET, VICTORVILLE, CA, 92395
213115 — Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining
Summary
PROTECH MINERALS LLC has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 8 years of recorded history, with $7,970 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 402 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PROTECH MINERALS LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and EPA environmental compliance records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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
75% 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. 14 distinct standards shown · 14 citations in this view · $7,970 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314(D) | 1 | 1 | $2,475 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 5157(C)(4) | 1 | 1 | $2,475 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 3270(B) | 1 | 1 | $410 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 7016(I) | 1 | 1 | $375 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| 4845(B) | 1 | 1 | $305 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2022 |
| 6992(A) | 1 | 1 | $305 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 4851(E)(2) | 1 | 1 | $280 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| 4851(E)(3) | 1 | 1 | $280 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| 29 CFR 2320.0011 A02 | 1 | 1 | $280 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| 5144(G)(1)(A) | 1 | 1 | $280 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| 7030(B) | 1 | 1 | $185 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| 5144(C)(1)(E) | 1 | 1 | $185 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| 5194(F)(10) | 1 | 1 | $135 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2022 |
| 3212(A)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 2131 within CA. Peer group: 402 employers. This establishment has 14 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PROTECH MINERALS 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 PROTECH MINERALS LLC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for PROTECH MINERALS LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for PROTECH MINERALS 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 PROTECH MINERALS 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. 100 citations · 64S&S · $77,296 proposed / $71,087 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9432529 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2019 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $9,409 | $9,409 |
| 9500624 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2019 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $8,468 | $8,468 |
| 6441523 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2008 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,329 | $4,329 |
| 6381763 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,100 | — |
| 8689614 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jul 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,143 | $3,143 |
| 9432525 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| 9375812 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,295 | $2,295 |
| 6441506 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2008 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,106 | $2,106 |
| 8994757 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,806 | $1,806 |
| 6397375 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2007 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,569 | $1,569 |
| 6397374 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2007 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,569 | $1,569 |
| 6373668 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2008 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 9684285 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2023 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| 8994758 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| 6381762 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Aug 2006 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,096 | $200 |
| 8994770 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $953 | $953 |
| 8994764 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $953 | $953 |
| 8689610 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jul 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 8555195 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Feb 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 6441505 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 6441504 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 6340937 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2002 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $796 | $796 |
| 9506052 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $782 | $782 |
| 9432522 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $768 | $768 |
| 9432520 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $768 | $768 |
| 8607405 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jul 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 6484732 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 6397377 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $190 |
| 9432524 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2019 | — | No | HighNegligence | $514 | $514 |
| 9432521 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2019 | — | No | HighNegligence | $514 | $514 |
| 7976737 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jan 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $475 | $475 |
| 9375814 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $462 | $462 |
| 9375813 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $462 | $462 |
| 6373669 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 6376437 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Dec 2005 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $440 | $440 |
| 6351171 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2003 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $435 | $435 |
| 6351170 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2003 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $435 | $435 |
| 9374597 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $429 | $429 |
| 8994771 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $429 | $429 |
| 8781618 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Feb 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 8555194 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Feb 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 8607407 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jul 2011 | — | No | HighNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 8567114 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 8555238 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jan 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 6441510 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2008 | — | No | HighNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 6381511 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jul 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $350 | $350 |
| 6380035 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2005 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $350 | $350 |
| 6351725 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $346 | $346 |
| 9500622 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2019 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $344 | $344 |
| 8994760 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $336 | $336 |
| 8788919 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $324 | $324 |
| 8788913 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $324 | $324 |
| 8788980 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jun 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $305 | $305 |
| 6351169 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2003 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 8781325 | IBEX BENTONITE San Bernardino, CA | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $298 | $298 |
| 9374598 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jul 2018 | — | No | HighNegligence | $286 | $286 |
| 6376432 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Dec 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $286 | $286 |
| 8781973 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 8781971 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 8781902 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 6485107 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 6485105 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 8555233 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jan 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 6399899 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 8555231 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jan 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $270 | $270 |
| 8788553 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jan 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 7976731 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jan 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $259 | $259 |
| 6340938 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $242 | $242 |
| 9509829 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $239 | $239 |
| 9506051 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $234 | $234 |
| 6376573 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2006 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $228 | $228 |
| 8994762 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $225 | $225 |
| 8788920 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2016 | — | No | HighNegligence | $216 | $216 |
| 7997955 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $215 | $215 |
| 6351719 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $214 | $214 |
| 8994766 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $191 | $191 |
| 8607966 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Aug 2013 | — | No | HighNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 8555197 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Feb 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 8607406 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6484734 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6484733 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6441509 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6441503 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6397380 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6340943 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $184 | $184 |
| 6340939 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $184 | $184 |
| 6354552 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $177 | $177 |
| 6339916 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jul 2002 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $173 | $173 |
| 6339912 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Jul 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $173 | $173 |
| 5165160 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Mar 2026 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $165 | — |
| 9500522 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Aug 2023 | 110(j) | No | HighNegligence | $159 | $159 |
| 9500621 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Oct 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $154 | $154 |
| 9432528 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | May 2019 | — | No | HighNegligence | $154 | $154 |
| 9432523 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Apr 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $154 | $154 |
| 5165163 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Mar 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | — |
| 5165162 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Mar 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | — |
| 5165161 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Mar 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | — |
| 5165159 | Protech Minerals, LLC San Bernardino, CA | Mar 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | — |
| 5165227 | IBEX BENTONITE San Bernardino, CA | Sep 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5165226 | IBEX BENTONITE San Bernardino, CA | Sep 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
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 PROTECH MINERALS 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 PROTECH MINERALS LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
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.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PROTECH MINERALS INC 17092 D STREET · VICTORVILLE, CA, 92395 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 5 | 0 | — | Sep 2025 | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PROTECH MINERALS LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-02 | Complaint | 7 | — | $1,865 | |
| 2024-07-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-07-26 | Planned | 2 | — | $440 | |
| 2017-11-09 | Complaint | 5 | 2 | $5,665 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PROTECH MINERALS 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is PROTECH MINERALS LLC's OSHA violation history?
- PROTECH MINERALS LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $7,970 in total penalties.
- How does PROTECH MINERALS LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- PROTECH MINERALS LLC operates in the support activities for nonmetallic minerals (except fuels) mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.9.