Establishment profile
U S BORAX INC
14486 BORAX RD, BORON, CA, 93516
212391 — Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Summary
U S BORAX INC has accumulated 17 OSHA violations across 47 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $32,510 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,679 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
U S BORAX INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification, 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
28% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2123 within CA. Peer group: 1,679 employers. This establishment has 17 OSHA violations; peer median is 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
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 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.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2013 | FRACTURE,UNEVEN GROUND,TRIPPED,LOADING DOCK,LEG | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Feb 28, 2007 | FRACTURE,STUCK,NOSE,LOCKOUT,FALL,MECH MAT HANDLING,SPILL,MECH MALFUNCTION,PRESSURE RELEASE,HOT WATER | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 30, 2006 | MAINTENANCE,AMPUTATED,FAN,AIR CONDITIONER,FINGER,MECHANIC,LOCKOUT,TRUCK,UNGUARDED | 1 | — | — | |
| Aug 28, 2005 | BURN,PIT,FALL,ARM,CHEMICAL,FOOT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jan 6, 2005 | BURN,ELECTRIC ARC,LOCKOUT,FACE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2004 | FRACTURE,FIXED LADDER,BACK,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,FALL,LOADER,SLIPPERY SURFACE,WORK SURFACE,ANKLE,CONTUSION | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 27, 1995 | PINNED,WORK RULES,MECHANIC,CRUSHED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,RUN OVER,BACKING UP,INATTENTIONFatality | 1 | — | 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 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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 U S BORAX INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for U S BORAX 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 U S BORAX INC operations in the same state.
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for U S BORAX INC, not this location alone
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.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for U S BORAX INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for U S BORAX INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-13 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-10-14 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-07-25 | Accident | 2 | — | $5,280 | |
| 2013-07-25 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-03-13 | Referral | 1 | — | $375 | |
| 2007-03-01 | Accident | 1 | — | $375 | |
| 2006-05-31 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-08-29 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $18,750 | |
| 2005-03-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-01-06 | Planned | 1 | — | $450 | |
| 2004-12-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-07-16 | Accident | 1 | — | $450 | |
| 2003-08-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-04-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-11-05 | Accident | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 2002-08-23 | Complaint | 1 | — | $280 | |
| 2002-05-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-05-13 | Complaint | 2 | — | $370 | |
| 2002-05-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-04-08 | Planned | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 2001-12-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-11-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-10-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-07-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-01-19 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-09-26 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-08-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-08-03 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-08-03 | Accident | 1 | — | $600 | |
| 2000-08-03 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-06-01 | Complaint | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 2000-02-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-05-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-03-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-07-18 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-10-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-11-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-09-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-09-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-05-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-03-27 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $4,680 | |
| 1995-03-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-10-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-10-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-08-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-01-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-08-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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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 47 OSHA inspections on record with 17 violations and $32,510 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.