Key Takeaway

Big Seam mine is a active underground mine producing Metal, located in FORESTHILL, Placer County, CA. It has 41 violations on record (3 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Eagle's Nest Mining LLC.

Big Seam mine

Active Underground Metal

Operator: Eagle's Nest Mining LLC

Controller: Focused Mining Enterprises LLC

Location: FORESTHILL, Placer County, CA

Employees: 8

41
Violations
3
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/01/2025 57.11051(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/24/2024 49.3(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
10/19/2023 57.12023 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/18/2023 47.51 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/23/2023 57.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $318
05/23/2023 56.18013 Non-S&S ModNegligence $318
02/21/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/08/2022 57.5066(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/08/2022 57.5066(b)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/05/2022 48.5(a) S&S ModNegligence $349
08/04/2022 57.3203 Non-S&S $0
08/04/2022 57.8527 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/04/2022 48.9 Non-S&S LowNegligence $148
08/04/2022 48.9(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/04/2022 48.9(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/04/2022 57.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/04/2022 57.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/04/2022 57.15001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/04/2022 57.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/01/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/02/2026 02/03/2026 13.00 1
10/02/2025 10/02/2025 11.50 1
07/01/2025 07/02/2025 20.00 1
06/11/2025 06/11/2025 5.75 1
06/04/2025 06/05/2025 17.75 1
05/28/2025 05/29/2025 29.75 4
04/02/2025 04/02/2025 27.00 3
01/22/2025 02/05/2025 22.50 1
11/18/2024 11/19/2024 12.25 2
07/24/2024 07/24/2024 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0404468
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Employees8
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates39.0202780, -120.8180560
Nearest TownFORESTHILL

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Big Seam mine have?

Big Seam mine has 41 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Big Seam mine?

Big Seam mine is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in FORESTHILL, Placer County, CA. It currently has 8 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Seam mine?

According to MSHA records, Big Seam mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Big Seam mine?

Big Seam mine is operated by Eagle's Nest Mining LLC and controlled by Focused Mining Enterprises LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 0404468.