Key Takeaway
CLEARLAKE LAVA is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in CLEARLAKE, Lake County, CA. It has 99 violations on record (17 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by Clearlake Lava Inc.
CLEARLAKE LAVA
Operator: Clearlake Lava Inc
Controller: Donald W Van Pelt
Location: CLEARLAKE, Lake County, CA
Employees: 12
Recent Violations
View all 99 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2025 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/13/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/13/2024 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/13/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/13/2024 | 56.12028 | S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 01/24/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/31/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/31/2022 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/31/2022 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/31/2022 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/26/2021 | 56.14110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/06/2020 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/06/2020 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/04/2020 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/04/2020 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/18/2019 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 01/12/2018 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/09/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 4d lost, 9d restricted |
| 03/04/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
Inspections
View all 78 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/22/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 09/04/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 04/07/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/02/2025 | 02/18/2025 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 08/05/2024 | 08/06/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 04/16/2024 | 04/16/2024 | 3.00 | 2 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 03/13/2024 | 03/13/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does CLEARLAKE LAVA have?
CLEARLAKE LAVA has 99 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.
What type of mine is CLEARLAKE LAVA?
CLEARLAKE LAVA is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in CLEARLAKE, Lake County, CA. It currently has 12 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at CLEARLAKE LAVA?
According to MSHA records, CLEARLAKE LAVA has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates CLEARLAKE LAVA?
CLEARLAKE LAVA is operated by Clearlake Lava Inc and controlled by Donald W Van Pelt. MSHA Mine ID: 0401036.