Key Takeaway
California Hectorite Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Amargosa Valley, NV, Inyo County, CA. It has 5 violations on record (0 S&S) and $590 in proposed penalties. Operated by BYK USA Inc..
California Hectorite Pit
Operator: BYK USA Inc.
Controller: Altana Group (Germany)
Location: Amargosa Valley, NV, Inyo County, CA
Recent Violations
View all 5 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2019 | 56.14130(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/02/2019 | 56.20002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/16/2017 | 56.4230(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/16/2017 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 08/16/2017 | 56.20008(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
Inspections
View all 7 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 | 08/14/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 08/21/2024 | 08/22/2024 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 04/18/2019 | 04/18/2019 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 04/01/2019 | 04/02/2019 | 17.25 | 1 |
| 10/17/2017 | 10/17/2017 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 09/07/2017 | 09/07/2017 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 08/16/2017 | 08/17/2017 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does California Hectorite Pit have?
California Hectorite Pit has 5 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $590.
What type of mine is California Hectorite Pit?
California Hectorite Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Amargosa Valley, NV, Inyo County, CA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at California Hectorite Pit?
According to MSHA records, California Hectorite Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates California Hectorite Pit?
California Hectorite Pit is operated by BYK USA Inc. and controlled by Altana Group (Germany). MSHA Mine ID: 0405884.