Key Takeaway

Ames Backfill Portable Crusher is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Carlin, Eureka County, NV. It has 49 violations on record (5 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ames Construction Inc..

Ames Backfill Portable Crusher

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Ames Construction Inc.

Controller: Raymond Ames

Location: Carlin, Eureka County, NV

Employees: 10

49
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/06/2025 56.4104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $313
01/16/2025 56.4102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/16/2025 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/16/2025 56.4011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/16/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/23/2024 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/23/2024 56.12025 S&S ModNegligence $1,637
05/23/2024 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/07/2024 57.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/07/2024 57.12030 S&S ModNegligence $626
02/07/2024 57.13021 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/07/2024 57.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/07/2024 57.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/07/2024 57.13021 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/07/2024 57.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/07/2024 57.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/07/2024 57.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/05/2023 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/13/2021 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/13/2021 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/05/2025 06/06/2025 12.00 1
01/16/2025 01/16/2025 17.50 1
05/23/2024 05/28/2024 14.00 1
05/23/2024 05/23/2024 1.75 1
03/19/2024 03/19/2024 5.50 1
02/13/2024 02/14/2024 9.00 1
02/05/2024 02/08/2024 27.75 1
07/13/2023 07/13/2023 17.75 2
06/05/2023 06/07/2023 12.50 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 2.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2602728
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionSand, Common
Employees10
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.7250000, -116.1172220
Nearest TownCarlin

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ames Backfill Portable Crusher have?

Ames Backfill Portable Crusher has 49 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is Ames Backfill Portable Crusher?

Ames Backfill Portable Crusher is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Carlin, Eureka County, NV. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ames Backfill Portable Crusher?

According to MSHA records, Ames Backfill Portable Crusher has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ames Backfill Portable Crusher?

Ames Backfill Portable Crusher is operated by Ames Construction Inc. and controlled by Raymond Ames. MSHA Mine ID: 2602728.