Key Takeaway
Butte Gulch is a abandoned surface mine producing Metal, located in Murray, Shoshone County, ID. It has 15 violations on record (7 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Higher ground resources.
Butte Gulch
Operator: Higher ground resources
Controller: Randy L. Rice
Location: Murray, Shoshone County, ID
Recent Violations
View all 15 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/13/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/13/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/13/2021 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/13/2021 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/13/2021 | 56.4200(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/12/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/15/2021 | 48.25(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $365 |
| 09/15/2021 | 48.26(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $365 |
| 09/14/2021 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,593 |
| 09/14/2021 | 48.31(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,290 |
| 09/14/2021 | 56.1000 | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,878 |
| 09/14/2021 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/14/2021 | 41.10 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/14/2021 | 48.23(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $453 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2021 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | FATALITY | Fatal |
Inspections
View all 3 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2022 | 07/13/2022 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 09/15/2021 | 10/13/2021 | 23.75 | 2 |
| 09/14/2021 | 02/16/2022 | 139.00 | 4 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Butte Gulch have?
Butte Gulch has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.
What type of mine is Butte Gulch?
Butte Gulch is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Murray, Shoshone County, ID. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Butte Gulch?
According to MSHA records, Butte Gulch has 1 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Butte Gulch?
Butte Gulch is operated by Higher ground resources and controlled by Randy L. Rice. MSHA Mine ID: 1002336.