Key Takeaway
Bess Bar is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Carlotta, Humboldt County, CA. It has 90 violations on record (23 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Thomas R Bess.
Bess Bar
Operator: Thomas R Bess
Controller: Thomas R Bess
Location: Carlotta, Humboldt County, CA
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 90 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/24/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/24/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/24/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.15002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.5002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/25/2023 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 07/25/2023 | 56.11009 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/25/2023 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/25/2023 | 56.12017 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/25/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/07/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/07/2022 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/07/2022 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/07/2022 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Inspections
View all 36 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 01/06/2026 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 06/30/2025 | 07/01/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 06/23/2025 | 06/24/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 04/15/2024 | 04/17/2024 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 07/25/2023 | 07/26/2023 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 07/24/2023 | 07/26/2023 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 09/27/2022 | 09/29/2022 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 09/20/2022 | 09/20/2022 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 08/15/2022 | 09/08/2022 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/19/2021 | 04/20/2021 | 13.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bess Bar have?
Bess Bar has 90 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Bess Bar?
Bess Bar is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Carlotta, Humboldt County, CA. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bess Bar?
According to MSHA records, Bess Bar has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bess Bar?
Bess Bar is operated by Thomas R Bess and controlled by Thomas R Bess. MSHA Mine ID: 0405111.