Amargosa Quarry and Plant
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc
Controller: Lhoist Group
Location: Amargosa Valley, Nye County, NV
Employees: 47
330
Violations
70
S&S Violations
47
Accidents
$191K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 330 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | 46.9(b)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.12068 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 04/29/2025 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 04/29/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 04/29/2025 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,818 |
| 04/29/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 04/29/2025 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 04/29/2025 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 04/29/2025 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/05/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/04/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/04/2024 | 46.7(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $517 |
| 12/03/2024 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/03/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $209 |
| 12/03/2024 | 56.14109(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 12/03/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/03/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 47 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 139d restricted |
| 11/16/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 21d restricted |
| 10/21/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 130d lost, 63d restricted |
| 05/31/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/04/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 65d restricted |
| 10/07/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/17/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 07/09/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 13d restricted |
| 03/21/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 203d restricted |
| 03/07/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 77 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 01/22/2026 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 04/29/2025 | 04/29/2025 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 12/02/2024 | 12/09/2024 | 44.00 | 1 |
| 07/16/2024 | 07/17/2024 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 02/26/2024 | 02/27/2024 | 18.75 | 1 |
| 08/22/2023 | 08/23/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 12/14/2022 | 12/16/2022 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 10/17/2022 | 10/18/2022 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 04/25/2022 | 05/02/2022 | 40.00 | 1 |
| 11/29/2021 | 12/06/2021 | 39.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2601043
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionClay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.
Employees47
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates36.4500000, -116.4697220
Nearest TownAmargosa Valley
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Amargosa Quarry and Plant have?
Amargosa Quarry and Plant has 330 MSHA violations on record, of which 70 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $191K.
What type of mine is Amargosa Quarry and Plant?
Amargosa Quarry and Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Amargosa Valley, Nye County, NV. It currently has 47 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Amargosa Quarry and Plant?
According to MSHA records, Amargosa Quarry and Plant has 47 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Amargosa Quarry and Plant?
Amargosa Quarry and Plant is operated by Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc and controlled by Lhoist Group. MSHA Mine ID: 2601043.