Key Takeaway
Bear Butte Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Miranda, Humboldt County, CA. It has 64 violations on record (12 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kernen Construction.
Bear Butte Quarry
Operator: Kernen Construction
Controller: Scott Farley; Kurt Kernen
Location: Miranda, Humboldt County, CA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 64 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/01/2025 | 56.4130(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/01/2025 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 08/07/2024 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $164 |
| 08/07/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/27/2023 | 56.9301 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,152 |
| 07/27/2023 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/27/2023 | 56.14207 | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 02/07/2023 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/28/2022 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/15/2022 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $148 |
| 02/15/2022 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/15/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/26/2021 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 08/26/2021 | 56.15002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 08/26/2021 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/04/2021 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/30/2019 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/30/2019 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/30/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 42 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 12/02/2025 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 08/13/2025 | 08/13/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 07/02/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/11/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 08/07/2024 | 08/08/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 12/20/2023 | 01/10/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 07/26/2023 | 07/27/2023 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 02/28/2023 | 02/28/2023 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 02/06/2023 | 02/08/2023 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 06/28/2022 | 06/28/2022 | 6.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bear Butte Quarry have?
Bear Butte Quarry has 64 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.
What type of mine is Bear Butte Quarry?
Bear Butte Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Miranda, Humboldt County, CA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bear Butte Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Bear Butte Quarry has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bear Butte Quarry?
Bear Butte Quarry is operated by Kernen Construction and controlled by Scott Farley; Kurt Kernen. MSHA Mine ID: 0405687.