Black Mountain
Intermittent
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: Gopher Construction, Inc.
Controller: Don W Tibbals
Location: FERNLEY, Churchill County, NV
Employees: 4
452
Violations
158
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$226K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 452 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2024 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/01/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/01/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/26/2023 | 46.11(b)(5) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $159 |
| 05/26/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 05/26/2023 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | LowNegligence | $376 |
| 03/22/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $558 |
| 06/17/2022 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 06/17/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/17/2022 | 56.14107 | S&S | ModNegligence | $296 |
| 06/17/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/17/2022 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/17/2022 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/17/2022 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/25/2021 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/25/2021 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/25/2021 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/25/2021 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/25/2021 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/24/2021 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,907 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 09/08/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/23/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost |
| 03/31/2009 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/19/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 15d restricted |
| 11/27/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 08/01/2006 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/27/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 25d restricted |
| 02/24/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/26/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
Inspections
View all 71 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2024 | 10/02/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 09/05/2024 | 09/06/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 03/13/2024 | 03/13/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 05/26/2023 | 05/30/2023 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 03/19/2023 | 03/28/2023 | 34.50 | 1 |
| 06/17/2022 | 06/24/2022 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 02/28/2022 | 03/01/2022 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 06/23/2021 | 07/08/2021 | 76.50 | 1 |
| 03/25/2021 | 03/26/2021 | 26.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2602228
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates39.6475000, -119.1830560
Nearest TownFERNLEY
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Black Mountain have?
Black Mountain has 452 MSHA violations on record, of which 158 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $226K.
What type of mine is Black Mountain?
Black Mountain is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in FERNLEY, Churchill County, NV. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Mountain?
According to MSHA records, Black Mountain has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Black Mountain?
Black Mountain is operated by Gopher Construction, Inc. and controlled by Don W Tibbals. MSHA Mine ID: 2602228.