Establishment profile
SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS
13200 MAIN ST., TRONA, CA, 93562
Operated by Searles Valley Minerals · 1 of 2 establishments
212399 — All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining
Summary
SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS has accumulated 25 OSHA violations across 19 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $70,450 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,681 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS appears in OSHA workplace safety and EPA environmental compliance records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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
74% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 22 citations in this view · $69,900 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3310 A | 2 | 2 | $18,400 | Dec 2010 | Jan 2011 |
| 3314 C | 2 | 2 | $3,000 | Feb 2008 | Sep 2010 |
| 467(B) | 1 | 1 | $15,875 | Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 |
| 3314(G) | 1 | 1 | $11,000 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| 3328 G | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | May 2014 | May 2014 |
| 3203(A)(6) | 1 | 1 | $3,375 | Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 |
| 4002 A | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 4075 A | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 3273(A) | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 |
| 5144(D)(1)(C) | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 |
| 3241(C) | 1 | 1 | $600 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 5162(A) | 1 | 1 | $560 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 |
| 5189(M)(4)(C) | 1 | 1 | $420 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 |
| 5189(F)(3) | 1 | 1 | $420 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 |
| 3328(B) | 1 | 1 | $375 | Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 |
| 3203(A)(7)(C) | 1 | 1 | $375 | Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 |
| 5189(D)(3)(A)2. | 1 | 1 | $325 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 |
| 3362 B | 1 | 1 | $300 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 3314 G02 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 3203 A04 | 1 | 1 | $300 | 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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2123 within CA. Peer group: 1,681 employers. This establishment has 25 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 700 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2021 | Breathing,Cardiac Arrest,Cardiovasc Disease,Cardiovasc System,Chest pain,Heart,Heart AttackFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Jan 8, 2021 | Infectious DiseaseFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Burn,Face,Foot,Maintenance,Steam | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 4, 2010 | BURN,HEAT,SHOULDER,HOSE,VALVE,ARM,DISCONNECTING MEANS | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 9, 2010 | BURN,TORSO,ARM,WATER | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 18, 2010 | LOADING,AMPUTATED,REMOTE CONTROL,FINGER,LACERATION,SHAFT,TRUCK,VALVE,PIPE,NIP POINT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 29, 2008 | BURN,HEAT,STEAM,STOMACH,INATTENTION | 1 | — | — | |
| Aug 20, 2007 | AMPUTATED,REPAIR,FINGER,CAUGHT BY,VALVE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 9, 2005 | CHEMICAL BURN,CHEMICAL | 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 9 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS. 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 SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS. 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 · $55,000 in assessed penalties.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS INC. 13200 MAIN ST · TRONA, CA, 93562 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 5 | 7 | 8 | $55,000 | Jun 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 SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-05 | Accident | 1 | — | $600 | |
| 2024-04-16 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $11,000 | |
| 2022-12-13 | Planned | 6 | — | $2,725 | |
| 2021-11-02 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2021-04-08 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-07-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-03-02 | Accident | 4 | — | $20,000 | |
| 2015-04-03 | Accident | 1 | — | $1,125 | |
| 2013-11-26 | Accident | 1 | — | $7,000 | |
| 2013-06-03 | Planned | 2 | — | $300 | |
| 2011-08-19 | Complaint | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 2010-08-03 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | |
| 2010-07-26 | Accident | 1 | — | $400 | |
| 2010-04-26 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $5,700 | |
| 2008-08-05 | Accident | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 2007-10-24 | Accident | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 2007-03-16 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-09-27 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-08-31 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,700 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Searles Valley Minerals.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Searles Valley Minerals across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Searles Valley Minerals, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS INCTRONA, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Searles Valley Minerals locationsParent rollup
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Searles Valley Minerals, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS's OSHA violation history?
- SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS has 19 OSHA inspections on record with 25 violations and $70,450 in total penalties.
- How does SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS's safety record compare to its industry?
- SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS operates in the all other nonmetallic mineral mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5. SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS's self-reported DART rate is 1.5 compared to an industry average of 1.1.
- Has SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS.