Establishment profile
RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION)
14486 BORON RD, BORON, CA, 93516
212391 — Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Summary
RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION) has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $555 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 59th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,680 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 78th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION) appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
29% 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. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $555 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4650 D | 1 | 1 | $185 | Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 |
| 29 CFR 2473.0001 B | 1 | 1 | $185 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2008 |
| 3328 D | 1 | 1 | $185 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2008 |
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 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION). 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 RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION). 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2011 | HEAD,STAIR,STAIR LANDING,FALL,FACE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 13, 2010 | — | 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 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION). Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION). Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION). 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 RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION). Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION). Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION). Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-13 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-07-08 | Complaint | 1 | — | $185 | |
| 2010-06-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-06-14 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-03-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-12-09 | Planned | 2 | — | $370 | |
| 2008-11-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in potash, soda, and borate mineral mining within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- AMERICAN BORATE COMPANYDEATH VALLEY — 3 federal enforcement records
- U S BORAX INCBORON — 3 federal enforcement records
- VALLEY SALT, LLC29 PALMS — 2 federal enforcement records
- RIO TINTO MINERALS, INC.BORON — 2 federal enforcement records
- U S BORAX INCLONE PINE — 2 federal enforcement records
- CAL STATE MILLING, LLCBAKER — 2 federal enforcement records
- PROTECH MINERALS LLCYERMO — 2 federal enforcement records
- RIO TINTO MINERALS, INC.CARTAGO — 2 federal enforcement records
- U.S. BORAX INC.BORON — 2 federal enforcement records
- AMERICAN BORATE COMPANYDEATH VALLEY — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION) 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 RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION)'s OSHA violation history?
- RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION) has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $555 in total penalties.
- How does RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION)'s safety record compare to its industry?
- RIO TINTO MINERALS (BORON OPERATION) operates in the potash, soda, and borate mineral mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.