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

Abandoned Surface Metal

Operator: Higher ground resources

Controller: Randy L. Rice

Location: Murray, Shoshone County, ID

15
Violations
7
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$15K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/14/2021 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS FATALITY Fatal

Inspections

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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

MSHA Mine ID1002336
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates47.6155560, -115.8336110
Nearest TownMurray

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.