Key Takeaway

Alma Placer is a intermittent surface mine producing Metal, located in Alma, Park County, CO. It has 51 violations on record (14 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by High Mountain Mining Company LLC.

Alma Placer

Intermittent Surface Metal

Operator: High Mountain Mining Company LLC

Controller: Arthur D Gibson; David A Wilds

Location: Alma, Park County, CO

Employees: 2

51
Violations
14
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/20/2025 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
10/17/2025 56.11004 S&S ModNegligence $151
05/13/2025 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $165
05/13/2025 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
05/13/2025 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
05/13/2025 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/12/2023 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/21/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/20/2018 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/20/2018 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/20/2017 48.23(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/19/2017 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $126
07/19/2017 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/19/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/18/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/18/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/18/2017 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/18/2017 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/12/2016 48.25 Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
07/12/2016 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/16/2025 10/21/2025 22.50 1
05/13/2025 05/19/2025 22.00 1
08/22/2024 08/26/2024 4.50 1
07/12/2023 07/12/2023 1.00 1
07/12/2022 07/14/2022 40.00 2
06/20/2018 06/25/2018 33.75 1
09/21/2017 09/21/2017 17.00 1
08/09/2017 08/10/2017 3.00 1
07/18/2017 07/21/2017 33.00 1
07/12/2016 07/12/2016 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0504987
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Employees2
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.2808330, -106.0594440
Nearest TownAlma

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Alma Placer have?

Alma Placer has 51 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Alma Placer?

Alma Placer is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Alma, Park County, CO. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Alma Placer?

According to MSHA records, Alma Placer has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Alma Placer?

Alma Placer is operated by High Mountain Mining Company LLC and controlled by Arthur D Gibson; David A Wilds. MSHA Mine ID: 0504987.