Key Takeaway

Cheto Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sanders, Apache County, AZ. It has 53 violations on record (4 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by US Silica Company.

Cheto Mine

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: US Silica Company

Controller: USS Holdings Inc

Location: Sanders, Apache County, AZ

Employees: 1

53
Violations
4
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/08/2019 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
08/07/2013 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/23/2013 56.12002 S&S ModNegligence $176
07/27/2011 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/26/2011 56.12034 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/13/2010 56.14100(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $127
10/13/2010 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $117
12/09/2009 56.18002(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
12/08/2009 56.11001 S&S LowNegligence $540
05/27/2009 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/27/2009 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/27/2009 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/27/2009 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/27/2009 56.12006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/27/2009 56.12006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/27/2009 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/02/2008 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/02/2008 56.4200(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/02/2008 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/02/2008 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/12/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/16/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 244d restricted
03/16/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/30/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
10/08/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/11/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/27/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 274d restricted
08/04/2007 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 8d restricted
03/08/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
10/04/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/06/2020 10/07/2020 5.75 1
10/23/2019 10/23/2019 12.75 1
04/28/2019 05/08/2019 23.00 1
04/08/2014 04/08/2014 3.00 1
11/05/2013 11/05/2013 4.50 1
11/04/2013 11/04/2013 9.50 1
08/06/2013 08/07/2013 18.50 1
01/23/2013 01/23/2013 11.00 1
01/04/2012 01/05/2012 10.00 1
07/26/2011 07/27/2011 12.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0200103
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees1
Days/Week2.0
Hours/Shift4.0
Coordinates35.1980560, -109.2519440
Nearest TownSanders

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cheto Mine have?

Cheto Mine has 53 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Cheto Mine?

Cheto Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sanders, Apache County, AZ. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cheto Mine?

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

Who operates Cheto Mine?

Cheto Mine is operated by US Silica Company and controlled by USS Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0200103.