Key Takeaway
Castle Mountain Mine is a active surface mine producing Metal, located in Searchlight, San Bernardino County, CA. It has 50 violations on record (3 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Castle Mountain Venture.
Castle Mountain Mine
Operator: Castle Mountain Venture
Controller: Equinox Gold
Location: Searchlight, San Bernardino County, CA
Employees: 38
Recent Violations
View all 50 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/27/2025 | 41.11(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/27/2025 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/27/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/27/2025 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/12/2025 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/12/2025 | 56.7013 | S&S | HighNegligence | $755 |
| 02/11/2025 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/11/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/07/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/10/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/09/2023 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/09/2023 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/08/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 09/08/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/16/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 04/22/2020 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 38d restricted |
| 09/17/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 192d lost |
| 08/23/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 12/29/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/15/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 32d restricted |
| 05/04/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 120d lost |
| 02/03/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/31/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 23d restricted |
| 01/19/2021 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/27/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 98d lost |
Inspections
View all 32 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | 10/28/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 06/09/2025 | 06/16/2025 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/13/2025 | 43.25 | 1 |
| 11/20/2024 | 11/21/2024 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 06/13/2024 | 06/17/2024 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 03/07/2024 | 03/12/2024 | 29.00 | 2 |
| 08/09/2023 | 08/10/2023 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 08/08/2023 | 08/09/2023 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 07/06/2023 | 07/07/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 01/31/2023 | 02/02/2023 | 15.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Castle Mountain Mine have?
Castle Mountain Mine has 50 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is Castle Mountain Mine?
Castle Mountain Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Searchlight, San Bernardino County, CA. It currently has 38 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Castle Mountain Mine?
According to MSHA records, Castle Mountain Mine has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Castle Mountain Mine?
Castle Mountain Mine is operated by Castle Mountain Venture and controlled by Equinox Gold. MSHA Mine ID: 0404918.