Key Takeaway
Box Creek Placer is a intermittent surface mine producing Metal, located in Leadville, Lake County, CO. It has 64 violations on record (7 S&S) and $38K in proposed penalties. Operated by Titan Au, Inc..
Box Creek Placer
Operator: Titan Au, Inc.
Controller: Lance J Baller
Location: Leadville, Lake County, CO
Employees: 14
Recent Violations
View all 64 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2025 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,550 |
| 08/07/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $313 |
| 08/07/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $313 |
| 08/07/2025 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/14/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/05/2024 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $204 |
| 06/29/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $606 |
| 06/29/2023 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $606 |
| 06/29/2023 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,006 |
| 06/28/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $182 |
| 06/28/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/28/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $182 |
| 06/28/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,014 |
| 06/28/2023 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,006 |
| 06/28/2023 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,014 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
Inspections
View all 10 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 | 08/08/2025 | 27.25 | 1 |
| 05/14/2025 | 05/14/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 07/16/2024 | 08/05/2024 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 12/19/2023 | 12/19/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 07/11/2023 | 07/12/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/28/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 08/30/2022 | 08/31/2022 | 26.75 | 1 |
| 05/17/2021 | 05/19/2021 | 43.00 | 1 |
| 08/10/2020 | 08/11/2020 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/04/2020 | 08/05/2020 | 25.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Box Creek Placer have?
Box Creek Placer has 64 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $38K.
What type of mine is Box Creek Placer?
Box Creek Placer is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Leadville, Lake County, CO. It currently has 14 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Box Creek Placer?
According to MSHA records, Box Creek Placer has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Box Creek Placer?
Box Creek Placer is operated by Titan Au, Inc. and controlled by Lance J Baller. MSHA Mine ID: 0505123.