Lucerne Valley, California · Cement Manufacturing · NAICS 327310
Since 1992, OSHA inspectors have visited Apex Bulk Commodities LLC in California 16 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Dec 17, 2015 after an accident, in Trona.
In all, OSHA issued 19 citation items: 2 serious and 17 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $39,585; today they stand at $10,975, 72% less.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Apex Bulk Commodities LLC averages $300 across 1 cited inspection.
Apex Bulk Commodities LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company82480 Trona Rd, Trona, CA 93562 · Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203(B)(1) |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $150 | Jun 9, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3203(B)(2) |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $150 | Jun 9, 2016 | Final |
5808 State Highway 18, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 · Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
9301 S Garfield Ave, South Gate, CA 90280 · General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342 A |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mar 27, 2013 | Final |
22 Miles Nw Of Baker, Baker, CA 92309 · Other Support Activities for Road Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
695 South Rancho, Colton, CA 92324 · Other Support Activities for Road Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3210 C |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $300 | Mar 26, 2008 | Final |
5808 State Highway 18, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
12531 Voilet Ave, Adelanto, CA 92301 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
510 Napa Junction Rd, American Canyon, CA 94503 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $280 | $0 | Apr 5, 2002 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $280 | $0 | Apr 5, 2002 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3999 B |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $0 | Apr 5, 2002 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $3,375 | $300 | Apr 5, 2002 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 4051 A |
Serious | $3,375 | $1,800 | Apr 5, 2002 | Final |
5808 State Highway 18, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 · Cement Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5808 State Highway 18, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3578 G |
Other-than-serious | $225 | $225 | Mar 4, 2002 | Closed |
5808 State Highway 18, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 · Cement Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 22, 2001: Employee struck by hot flying substance
Employee #1 was in the process of cleaning a plugged cyclone, located in a cemen t manufacturing plant. Within the cyclone, limestone and other minerals are heat ed to temperatures above 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. When a "Plug" occurs, a high p ressure water stream is used to break-apart the plug. Employee #1 was using the "Poke Down Gun" via a porthole to break the plug, when hot material flew out of the porthole. The flying substance landed on Employee #1, resulting in serious s econd and third degree burns. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342 A |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $300 | Feb 20, 2002 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3303 |
Other-than-serious | $18,000 | $2,000 | Feb 20, 2002 | Final |
5808 State Highway 18, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
12531 Violet Road, Adelanto, CA 92301 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7225 Crystal Creek Rd., Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 28, 1998: Employee injured in fall from top of cement truck
Employee #1, a bulk cement truck driver, was preparing to drive to a cement manu facturing plant. He normally made three such trips daily, and it was evening as he prepared to leave. He finished loading the truck, but instead of closing the loading hatches at the guarded platform provided by the cement company, he pulle d over near the exit and climbed atop the trailer in the dark. Employee #1 close d the hatch and was turning to descend the unguarded ladder when he slipped and fell approximately 12 ft to the ground, He suffered a fractured arm and backbone , and a hip injury.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3210 A |
Serious | $5,000 | $0 | Dec 24, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3210 B |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $750 | Dec 24, 1998 | Final |
Mission Oaks & Adolfo, Camarillo, CA 93010 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2111 Bricyn Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3203 A |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3213 B |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 4650 E |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 6151 G01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1992 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Adelanto site logged 4 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 195 workers: 2.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.6 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Bulk Commodities LLC Adelanto · 2025 | 195 | 4 | 0 | 2.0 | 3.6 |
| Apex Bulk Commodities LLC, Adelanto Adelanto · 2016 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.