Key Takeaway
Bear Creek Placer is a abandoned surface mine producing Metal, located in Drummond, Granite County, MT. It has 24 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bear Creek Placer LLC.
Bear Creek Placer
Operator: Bear Creek Placer LLC
Controller: Les (Eugene) L Towner; Rob Towner
Location: Drummond, Granite County, MT
Recent Violations
View all 24 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2022 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/03/2021 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/03/2021 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 07/24/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/24/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/19/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/07/2018 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 08/07/2018 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/07/2018 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 09/14/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/21/2017 | 56.4200(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/21/2017 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/21/2017 | 56.12001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/21/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/21/2016 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/12/2012 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/20/2010 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 10/20/2010 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $400 |
| 10/20/2010 | 56.14130(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 10/20/2010 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 158d lost |
Inspections
View all 14 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2022 | 08/30/2022 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 08/02/2021 | 08/04/2021 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 08/31/2020 | 08/31/2020 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 08/08/2019 | 08/08/2019 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 07/29/2019 | 08/02/2019 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 07/23/2019 | 07/24/2019 | 27.50 | 1 |
| 08/07/2018 | 08/08/2018 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 09/14/2017 | 09/14/2017 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 07/27/2017 | 07/27/2017 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 06/21/2017 | 06/23/2017 | 16.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bear Creek Placer have?
Bear Creek Placer has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Bear Creek Placer?
Bear Creek Placer is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Drummond, Granite County, MT. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bear Creek Placer?
According to MSHA records, Bear Creek Placer has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bear Creek Placer?
Bear Creek Placer is operated by Bear Creek Placer LLC and controlled by Les (Eugene) L Towner; Rob Towner. MSHA Mine ID: 2402573.