Key Takeaway

Celatom Mine is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Juntara, Malheur County, OR. It has 79 violations on record (12 S&S) and $21K in proposed penalties. Operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC.

Celatom Mine

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Controller: USS Holdings Inc

Location: Juntara, Malheur County, OR

Employees: 13

79
Violations
12
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$21K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/17/2025 56.14205 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/23/2023 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/24/2021 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $159
11/24/2020 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $171
04/09/2020 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/09/2020 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $171
05/30/2019 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
01/03/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $142
04/03/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
01/22/2018 56.11016 S&S ModNegligence $311
01/22/2018 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
05/23/2017 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
11/08/2016 56.3130 S&S ModNegligence $200
07/06/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $134
07/06/2016 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
09/29/2015 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/07/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/07/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/14/2012 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/24/2012 48.29(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/03/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 34d restricted
02/14/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost
11/17/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 152d lost
10/10/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/12/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 104d lost
10/16/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 114d lost
02/02/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost
12/27/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost
09/13/2002 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost
06/12/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/17/2025 11/18/2025 14.00 1
05/07/2025 05/07/2025 10.25 1
10/17/2024 10/17/2024 9.25 1
06/26/2024 06/26/2024 11.50 1
10/27/2023 10/27/2023 13.00 1
10/27/2023 10/27/2023 0.50 1
06/23/2023 06/23/2023 12.50 1
02/16/2023 02/16/2023 13.25 1
07/08/2022 07/08/2022 11.00 1
10/04/2021 10/04/2021 13.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3503237
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionDiatomaceous Earth (Diatomite)
Employees13
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.7738890, -117.9777780
Nearest TownJuntara

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Celatom Mine have?

Celatom Mine has 79 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $21K.

What type of mine is Celatom Mine?

Celatom Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Juntara, Malheur County, OR. It currently has 13 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Celatom Mine?

According to MSHA records, Celatom Mine has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Celatom Mine?

Celatom Mine is operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC and controlled by USS Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3503237.