Establishment profile
RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
14486 BORAX RD., BORON, CA, 93516
212325 — Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining
Summary
RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC. has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 1 year of recorded history, with $60,750 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 66th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,680 employers. 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
RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $60,750 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3395(H)(1)(D) | 1 | 1 | $16,875 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2025 |
| 3395(H)(2) | 1 | 1 | $16,875 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2025 |
| 3395(I) | 1 | 1 | $16,875 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2025 |
| 3395(G)(2) | 1 | 1 | $10,125 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2025 |
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 2123 within CA. Peer group: 1,680 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, 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.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | Cardiac Arrest,Cardiovasc Disease,Cardiovasc System,Heart,Heat,Heat-related illness ,Natural Causes,Natural CausesFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
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 RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, 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 RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, 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. 26 citations · 3S&S · 26 contractor · $5,117 proposed / $2,683 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8567201 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Feb 2011 | — | No | HighNegligence | $2,473 | $150 |
| 8995014 | Boron Operations Kern, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $453 | $453 |
| 6381997 | Imerys Lompoc Plant Santa Barbara, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Aug 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 9502009 | Redding Plant Shasta, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Nov 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $234 | $123 |
| 6431063 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Oct 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 7996274 | Redding Plant Shasta, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Jan 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 6364952 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Jan 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9502013 | Redding Plant Shasta, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Nov 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 6431062 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Oct 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6364973 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Mar 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6364951 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6364950 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6364933 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6364932 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6364931 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6364927 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6364915 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Jan 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6364914 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6361775 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Aug 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6361653 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7960526 | Colton Plant & Quarry San Bernardino, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7983323 | Boron Operations Kern, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Mar 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7983322 | Boron Operations Kern, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Mar 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7983321 | Boron Operations Kern, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Mar 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7983320 | Boron Operations Kern, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Mar 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7983312 | Boron Operations Kern, CA contractor: Recon Refractory & Construction | Mar 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)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, 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 RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-25 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 4 | 4 | $60,750 |
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 RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, 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 RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 4 violations and $60,750 in total penalties.
- How does RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC. operates in the clay and ceramic and refractory minerals mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.2.
- Has RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving RECON REFRACTORY & CONSTRUCTION, INC..