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U.S. BORAX INC.

14486 BORAX RD., BORON, CA, 93516
212391 — Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining

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OSHA inspections
23
over 29 years
Violations
24
$59,630 in penalties
SVEP
YES
Severe violator program
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues across functions.
Accident investigations on record
1 fatality · 6 hospitalizations · 1 OSHA follow-up

Summary

U.S. BORAX INC. has accumulated 24 OSHA violations across 23 inspections over 29 years of recorded history, with $59,630 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,680 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 months ago.

Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

U.S. BORAX INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
23
0.8 / yr · last 29 yrs
Violations
24
0.8 / yr
Penalties
$59,630
$2,485 avg / violation
13% serious87% other
Inspection trigger · accident
10 of 23
Inspection trigger · complaint
6 of 23

43% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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 · 21 citations in this view · $59,020 in penalties.

CFR sectionCitationsInspectionsTotal penaltyFirst citedLast cited
3203(A)22$1,130Jan 2022Feb 2026
3314(C)11$18,000Feb 2026Feb 2026
3314(L)11$18,000Feb 2026Feb 2026
3329(E)11$10,000Jan 2016Jan 2016
5042(A)(9)11$3,375Jan 2022Jan 2022
5042(A)(6)11$1,200Jan 2022Jan 2022
3363 A11$1,000Sep 2013Sep 2013
7055(K)11$795Sep 2018Sep 2018
5A000111$700Jun 2017Jun 2017
5194(H)(2)(D)11$635Sep 2018Sep 2018
3273 I11$600Oct 1999Oct 1999
4650(E)11$475Sep 2018Sep 2018
4650(B)11$475Sep 2018Sep 2018
4650(F)11$475Sep 2018Sep 2018
5162(E)11$475Sep 2018Sep 2018
5162(D)11$450Aug 2019Aug 2019
29 CFR 2340.0022 A11$400May 2012May 2012
5142(B)(2)11$375Jun 2017Jun 2017
5162 A11$250May 2012May 2012
3214(B)11$210Sep 2018Sep 2018

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

97th

Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2123 within CA. Peer group: 1,680 employers. This establishment has 24 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
99th
peer median: $300
Inspection frequency
99th
peer median: 2

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for U.S. BORAX INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
1.3
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
0.9
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
—
Not in OSHA ITA

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

Planned
5
Complaint
6
Accident
10

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 U.S. BORAX 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.

DateEventInjuriesHospitalizedFatalities
Nov 15, 2021Infectious Disease11—
Nov 4, 2021Infectious Disease11—
Oct 4, 2021Infectious Disease11—
Sep 15, 2021Infectious Disease11—
Jul 27, 2021Amputated,Amputation,Finger,Fingertip,Material Handling,Overhead Crane,Surgical Amputation,Thumb11—
Jan 10, 2021Infectious Disease11—
Dec 19, 2020Infectious Disease,RespiratoryFatality1—1

Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
—
Most recent activity
4 months ago

Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 4 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 U.S. BORAX INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for U.S. BORAX INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →

Labor relations (NLRB)

Company-level in CA — for U.S. BORAX INC., not this location alone

Total cases
55
Unfair labor practice
55

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 U.S. BORAX 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.). 55 cases · 55 ULP

Case numberTypeFiledClosedStatusRegion
31-CA-372937Unfair labor practiceSep 2025—OpenRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-370800Unfair labor practiceAug 2025—OpenRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-323541Unfair labor practiceAug 2023—OpenRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-315409Unfair labor practiceMar 2023Dec 2025ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-306197Unfair labor practiceOct 2022Dec 2022ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-271569Unfair labor practiceJan 2021Oct 2021ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-271206Unfair labor practiceJan 2021Apr 2021ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-248584Unfair labor practiceSep 2019Dec 2019ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-220498Unfair labor practiceMay 2018Aug 2018ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-218589Unfair labor practiceApr 2018May 2018ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-203066Unfair labor practiceJul 2017Sep 2017ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-202875Unfair labor practiceJul 2017Oct 2017ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-201291Unfair labor practiceJun 2017Sep 2017ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-200538Unfair labor practiceJun 2017Aug 2017ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-200526Unfair labor practiceJun 2017—OpenRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-199863Unfair labor practiceMay 2017Jun 2017ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-195951Unfair labor practiceMar 2017Jun 2017ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-194448Unfair labor practiceMar 2017Oct 2017ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-184139Unfair labor practiceSep 2016Dec 2017ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-175007Unfair labor practiceApr 2016Feb 2017ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-175006Unfair labor practiceApr 2016Apr 2019ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-170651Unfair labor practiceFeb 2016May 2016ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-167552Unfair labor practiceJan 2016Feb 2016ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-161743Unfair labor practiceOct 2015Sep 2017ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-148242Unfair labor practiceMar 2015Jul 2016ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-133627Unfair labor practiceJul 2014May 2015ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-128623Unfair labor practiceMay 2014May 2015ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-114633Unfair labor practiceSep 2013Nov 2013ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-111233Unfair labor practiceAug 2013Sep 2013ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-085366Unfair labor practiceJul 2012Feb 2013ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-069764Unfair labor practiceNov 2011Dec 2011ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-062505Unfair labor practiceAug 2011Sep 2016ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-062508Unfair labor practiceAug 2011Nov 2011ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-030316Unfair labor practiceJul 2011Mar 2012ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-030235Unfair labor practiceMay 2011Nov 2011ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-030233Unfair labor practiceMay 2011Jul 2011ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-030135Unfair labor practiceMar 2011Apr 2011ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-029935Unfair labor practiceSep 2010Sep 2011ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-029905Unfair labor practiceAug 2010May 2011ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-029854Unfair labor practiceJul 2010Sep 2010ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-029588Unfair labor practiceFeb 2010May 2010ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-029577Unfair labor practiceJan 2010May 2010ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-029576Unfair labor practiceJan 2010May 2010ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-029575Unfair labor practiceJan 2010May 2010ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-029465Unfair labor practiceOct 2009May 2010ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-029464Unfair labor practiceOct 2009May 2010ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-029463Unfair labor practiceOct 2009Dec 2009ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-029462Unfair labor practiceOct 2009Dec 2009ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
25-CA-031180Unfair labor practiceOct 2009Feb 2010ClosedRegion 25, Indianapolis, Indiana
25-CA-031179Unfair labor practiceOct 2009Feb 2010ClosedRegion 25, Indianapolis, Indiana
25-CA-031178Unfair labor practiceOct 2009Dec 2009ClosedRegion 25, Indianapolis, Indiana
25-CA-031177Unfair labor practiceOct 2009Dec 2009ClosedRegion 25, Indianapolis, Indiana
31-CA-028192Unfair labor practiceMar 2007Mar 2008ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-027485Unfair labor practiceAug 2005Dec 2005ClosedRegion 31, Los Angeles, California
31-CA-025933Unfair labor practiceSep 2002Feb 2006ClosedRegion 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

Total applications
16
Certified
15
Avg wage ratio
1.11x
H-1BE-3 Australian

Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.

Environmental compliance (EPA)

EPA inspections
4
Quarters non-compliant
0

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). 2 facilities · 1 marked inactive.

FacilityPermitsStatusInspectionsFormal actionsPenaltiesLast inspectedECHO
US BORAX INC
14486 BORAX RD · BORON, CA, 93516
AirRCRANo Violation Identified40—Oct 2025View →
U.S. BORAX INC.
14486 BORAX ROAD · BORON, CA, 93516
——00——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)

DOT number
3685057
Operation
C

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 U.S. BORAX INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2026-02-19Accident0—$0
2025-08-12Accident32$36,850
2024-09-25Unprogrammed Related0—$0
2022-02-02Accident0—$0
2022-02-02Accident0—$0
2021-11-04Accident0—$0
2021-09-28Accident0—$0
2021-07-29Accident3—$4,855
2021-02-26Fatality/Catastrophe0—$0
2021-02-26Accident0—$0
2019-03-07Planned3—$850
2018-06-19Complaint7—$3,540
2017-01-25Complaint2—$1,075
2015-08-03Accident11$10,000
2013-07-01Complaint1—$1,000
2012-07-17Complaint0—$0
2012-04-10Planned2—$650
2011-09-02Complaint1—$210
1999-12-02Planned0—$0
1999-06-03Planned0—$0
1999-05-12Accident1—$600
1999-03-08Planned0—$0
1996-09-05Complaint0—$0

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 U.S. BORAX 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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Frequently asked

What is U.S. BORAX INC.'s OSHA violation history?
U.S. BORAX INC. has 23 OSHA inspections on record with 24 violations and $59,630 in total penalties.
How does U.S. BORAX INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
U.S. BORAX INC. operates in the potash, soda, and borate mineral mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.
Has U.S. BORAX INC. had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving U.S. BORAX INC..