Cinder Mountain Mine
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: Volcanic Stone Co
Controller: Emilio Chavez
Location: Dumas, Union County, NM
Employees: 2
272
Violations
96
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$153K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 272 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 56.14207 | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.14100(d) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.14209(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 46.5(d) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 56.14100(d) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 08/26/2025 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $168 | |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 07/07/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 96d lost |
| 01/26/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 74 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 10/14/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 09/17/2025 | 09/18/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 08/26/2025 | 08/27/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 08/25/2025 | 08/27/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | 07/07/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | 06/12/2025 | 26.25 | 1 |
| 01/27/2025 | 03/27/2025 | 92.50 | 1 |
| 10/22/2024 | 10/22/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/08/2024 | 10/09/2024 | 19.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2902191
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionMisc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NEC
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.4975000, -103.5447220
Nearest TownDumas
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cinder Mountain Mine have?
Cinder Mountain Mine has 272 MSHA violations on record, of which 96 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $153K.
What type of mine is Cinder Mountain Mine?
Cinder Mountain Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Dumas, Union County, NM. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cinder Mountain Mine?
According to MSHA records, Cinder Mountain Mine has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cinder Mountain Mine?
Cinder Mountain Mine is operated by Volcanic Stone Co and controlled by Emilio Chavez. MSHA Mine ID: 2902191.