Establishment profile
VALLEY SALT, LLC
119278 CADIZ RD, 29 PALMS, CA, 92277
212391 — Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Summary
VALLEY SALT, LLC has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 4 years of recorded history, with $195 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 31st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,687 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
VALLEY SALT, LLC 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $195 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4838(A) | 1 | 1 | $195 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2021 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 2123 within CA. Peer group: 1,687 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for VALLEY SALT, LLC. 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 VALLEY SALT, LLC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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 VALLEY SALT, LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for VALLEY SALT, LLC, 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 VALLEY SALT, LLC 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. 25 citations · 13S&S · 25 contractor · $19,698 proposed / $16,760 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6487699 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,457 | $994 |
| 6487698 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,457 | $994 |
| 9681153 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Feb 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| 9432727 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Oct 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,955 | $1,955 |
| 9432728 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Oct 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,759 | $1,759 |
| 9506362 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Jul 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,179 | $1,179 |
| 6487704 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $994 | $994 |
| 6487703 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $994 | $994 |
| 6487702 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $994 | $994 |
| 6487697 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $994 | $994 |
| 6487696 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $994 | $994 |
| 9681150 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Feb 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $610 | $610 |
| 6487701 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $298 | $298 |
| 6487700 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $298 | $298 |
| 9681152 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Feb 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $273 | $273 |
| 9681151 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Feb 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $273 | $273 |
| 9681149 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Feb 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $183 | $183 |
| 9681731 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Jun 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $169 | $169 |
| 9506360 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Jul 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $159 | $159 |
| 6487706 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Nov 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $135 | $123 |
| 9506361 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Jul 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9432730 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Oct 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9432729 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Oct 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 6487705 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Nov 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9432726 | VALLEY SALT San Bernardino, CA contractor: Valley Salt LLC | Oct 2020 | — | No | — | — | — |
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 VALLEY SALT, LLC. 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 VALLEY SALT, LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for VALLEY SALT, LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for VALLEY SALT, LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-28 | Planned | 1 | — | $195 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on VALLEY SALT, LLC 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 VALLEY SALT, LLC's OSHA violation history?
- VALLEY SALT, LLC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $195 in total penalties.
- How does VALLEY SALT, LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- VALLEY SALT, LLC operates in the potash, soda, and borate mineral mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.