Key Takeaway
Brie Mine is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Torreon, Mckinley County, NM. It has 22 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by MIOCENE, LLC.
Brie Mine
Operator: MIOCENE, LLC
Controller: Brad Knickel; Michael Farmar
Location: Torreon, Mckinley County, NM
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 22 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 41.20 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 09/13/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $295 |
| 10/21/2020 | 56.15001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
| 10/21/2020 | 56.20008(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/21/2020 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 08/25/2020 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/07/2017 | 56.14130(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/17/2015 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 03/31/2014 | 56.18013 | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/31/2014 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/31/2014 | 56.18020 | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/11/2013 | 56.4330(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/11/2013 | 47.51 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 22 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 08/19/2025 | 08/19/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 03/17/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 08/06/2024 | 08/06/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 03/13/2024 | 03/13/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 02/22/2024 | 02/23/2024 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 09/13/2023 | 09/13/2023 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 07/06/2022 | 07/06/2022 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 11/16/2020 | 11/16/2020 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 10/21/2020 | 10/21/2020 | 14.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Brie Mine have?
Brie Mine has 22 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Brie Mine?
Brie Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Torreon, Mckinley County, NM. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Brie Mine?
According to MSHA records, Brie Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Brie Mine?
Brie Mine is operated by MIOCENE, LLC and controlled by Brad Knickel; Michael Farmar. MSHA Mine ID: 2902427.