Establishment profile
WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC.
6502 EAST HIGHWAY 78, BRAWLEY, CA, 92227
212221 — Gold Ore Mining
Summary
WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC. has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 15 inspections over 19 years of recorded history, with $4,220 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 88 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
53% 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. 14 distinct standards shown · 14 citations in this view · $4,220 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7010(A) | 1 | 1 | $420 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2025 |
| 4850(B) | 1 | 1 | $420 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2025 |
| 4839(A)(8) | 1 | 1 | $420 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2025 |
| 5194(F)(6) | 1 | 1 | $420 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 |
| 4650(H) | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 2017 | Apr 2017 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0022 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 6960 A08 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 7055(B) | 1 | 1 | $280 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2025 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0012 D | 1 | 1 | $280 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 |
| 5551(A) | 1 | 1 | $280 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 |
| 2812(A) | 1 | 1 | $280 | May 2016 | May 2016 |
| 7183(A) | 1 | 1 | $185 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2025 |
| 4650(D) | 1 | 1 | $185 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2019 |
| 3234(E)(6) | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 2122 within CA. Peer group: 88 employers. This establishment has 14 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, 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 WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, 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 WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC. 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. 100 citations · 54S&S · $146,183 proposed / $110,575 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8874423 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $13,600 | $8,500 |
| 9684083 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $6,174 | $1,246 |
| 8689229 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $6,100 | $4,000 |
| 6531442 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $5,211 | $947 |
| 6531441 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,211 | $4,689 |
| 6439841 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,810 | $4,810 |
| 6531440 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,689 | $4,689 |
| 6531438 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,689 | $3,750 |
| 6531443 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $4,440 | $807 |
| 9684940 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $4,139 | $1,246 |
| 7980835 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Apr 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| 7980834 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Apr 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| 6437878 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $4,000 | $2,000 |
| 8568024 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,689 | $3,689 |
| 8568023 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,689 | $3,689 |
| 6437888 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,143 | $3,143 |
| 6439840 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,901 | $2,901 |
| 9684939 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,772 | $2,772 |
| 8874422 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,678 | $2,000 |
| 7954394 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,422 | $2,422 |
| 7954393 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | NoNegligence | $2,422 | — |
| 7954392 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,422 | $2,422 |
| 7954391 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,422 | $2,422 |
| 6439748 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,161 | $2,161 |
| 6531444 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 9684938 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,858 | $1,858 |
| 9509937 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2024 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,511 | $1,511 |
| 8568025 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| 8560794 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| 6437885 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,412 | $285 |
| 6437884 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| 6437877 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,412 | $285 |
| 7980822 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| 7980821 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| 8568026 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 8788334 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,111 | $800 |
| 9509938 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2024 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| 8555953 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 9506390 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Sep 2021 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $929 | $416 |
| 9432721 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Sep 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $918 | $123 |
| 6440709 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Jul 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 9892802 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $861 | $861 |
| 6397984 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Apr 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $749 | $749 |
| 8560790 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 8560789 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 8555664 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 8568027 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 9684082 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Jul 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $558 | $558 |
| 8560793 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 8555673 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 8555672 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 6439835 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 6439834 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 9509527 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2024 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $453 | $453 |
| 8689231 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2012 | — | No | HighNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 7980722 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 7980719 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 7980825 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 9506670 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Oct 2021 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $416 | $416 |
| 9506389 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Sep 2021 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $416 | $416 |
| 8874524 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Nov 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $413 | $114 |
| 9435378 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $412 | $123 |
| 9500109 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Sep 2019 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $405 | $202 |
| 8995154 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $395 | $118 |
| 8689311 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $392 | $100 |
| 9509940 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2024 | — | No | HighNegligence | $388 | $388 |
| 9684937 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $376 | $376 |
| 9681827 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Nov 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $349 | $133 |
| 9684941 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $346 | $346 |
| 6484638 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 8555788 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 8555786 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 8555665 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 6437876 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $308 | $308 |
| 7980832 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $308 | $308 |
| 6439749 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $293 | $293 |
| 6437883 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 6437882 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 6437881 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 6437880 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 6437879 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 7980824 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 6531437 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $285 | $225 |
| 9506676 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Nov 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $279 | $125 |
| 9435375 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $275 | $275 |
| 8697556 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $263 | $100 |
| 6439843 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 6397980 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Apr 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $247 | $247 |
| 6531448 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $243 | $195 |
| 6531447 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $243 | $195 |
| 6531446 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $243 | $195 |
| 6531445 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $243 | $195 |
| 6484640 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $224 | $175 |
| 6487715 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Feb 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $220 | $220 |
| 8568029 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $207 | $207 |
| 8568028 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $207 | $207 |
| 6439755 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $207 | $207 |
| 6439743 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $207 | $207 |
| 7980836 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Apr 2009 | — | Yes | NoNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 9506677 | Mesquite Imperial, CA | Nov 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $187 | $125 |
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 WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
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)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | Complaint | 5 | — | $1,725 | |
| 2023-08-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-02-22 | Planned | 3 | — | $980 | |
| 2021-01-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-11-13 | Planned | 1 | — | $185 | |
| 2018-07-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-03-21 | Planned | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 2016-04-19 | Planned | 1 | — | $280 | |
| 2015-01-15 | Planned | 1 | — | $150 | |
| 2014-11-20 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-11-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-05-11 | Planned | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 2009-01-21 | Planned | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 2008-10-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-12-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $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 WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC. has 15 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $4,220 in total penalties.
- How does WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC. operates in the gold ore mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.