Key Takeaway

Big Ledge Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Jackpot, Elko County, NV. It has 24 violations on record (4 S&S) and $37K in proposed penalties. Operated by National Oilwell Varco, LP.

Big Ledge Mine

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: National Oilwell Varco, LP

Controller: National Oilwell Varco Inc

Location: Jackpot, Elko County, NV

24
Violations
4
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$37K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/17/2014 56.4130(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/17/2014 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/10/2013 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/19/2013 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/19/2013 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $634
03/19/2013 56.12028 S&S ModNegligence $10,437
03/19/2013 48.28 S&S ModNegligence $11,597
12/21/2011 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $392
08/15/2011 56.9200(d) S&S ModNegligence $243
07/01/2011 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,111
07/01/2011 56.18010 Non-S&S NoNegligence $1,026
04/02/2008 56.14206(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $807
04/02/2008 56.9100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/02/2008 56.9100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $807
04/02/2008 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $540
04/02/2008 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
04/02/2008 56.6132(a)(6) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,795
04/02/2008 56.6101(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $243
04/02/2008 56.6132(a)(7) Non-S&S ModNegligence $540
04/02/2008 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $807

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/23/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/05/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/09/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 20d lost, 61d restricted
07/14/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/07/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/13/2016 10/03/2016 11.00 1
05/12/2016 05/12/2016 2.00 1
04/22/2015 04/23/2015 10.00 1
09/17/2014 10/01/2014 5.50 1
12/09/2013 12/11/2013 6.00 1
03/15/2013 03/25/2013 25.50 1
12/21/2011 12/22/2011 10.00 1
08/17/2011 08/18/2011 10.75 1
08/16/2011 08/16/2011 9.75 1
07/07/2011 07/08/2011 4.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2602603
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionBarite Barium Ore
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates41.1116670, -114.9644440
Nearest TownJackpot

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Big Ledge Mine have?

Big Ledge Mine has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $37K.

What type of mine is Big Ledge Mine?

Big Ledge Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Jackpot, Elko County, NV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Ledge Mine?

According to MSHA records, Big Ledge Mine has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Big Ledge Mine?

Big Ledge Mine is operated by National Oilwell Varco, LP and controlled by National Oilwell Varco Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2602603.