Key Takeaway

BHP Open Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing Metal, located in Pinal County, AZ. It has 8 violations on record (1 S&S) and $535 in proposed penalties. Operated by BHP Copper.

BHP Open Pit

Abandoned Surface Metal

Operator: BHP Copper

Controller: BHP Billiton

Location: Pinal County, AZ

8
Violations
1
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$535
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/13/2001 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
03/13/2001 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/13/2001 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/13/2001 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
03/12/2001 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/12/2001 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/12/2001 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
06/28/2000 56.15006 S&S ModNegligence $150

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/06/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/15/2002 01/15/2002 8.00 1
03/12/2001 03/19/2001 38.00 2
06/27/2000 06/28/2000 13.00 1
05/09/2000 05/09/2000 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0202251
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionCopper Ore NEC
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates32.6129580, -110.6271770

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does BHP Open Pit have?

BHP Open Pit has 8 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $535.

What type of mine is BHP Open Pit?

BHP Open Pit is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Pinal County, AZ. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at BHP Open Pit?

According to MSHA records, BHP Open Pit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates BHP Open Pit?

BHP Open Pit is operated by BHP Copper and controlled by BHP Billiton. MSHA Mine ID: 0202251.