Key Takeaway
Colado Mine is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in LOVELOCK, Pershing County, NV. It has 125 violations on record (23 S&S) and $22K in proposed penalties. Operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC.
Colado Mine
Operator: U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Controller: USS Holdings Inc
Location: LOVELOCK, Pershing County, NV
Employees: 36
Recent Violations
View all 125 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 03/26/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/26/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 03/25/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 12/11/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2024 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2024 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/11/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.3130 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,350 |
| 08/01/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $296 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 09/22/2021 | 40.4 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.20008(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/21/2021 | 48.25(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $264 |
| 09/21/2021 | 48.26(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $139 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 49d restricted |
| 10/26/2023 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 8d lost, 169d restricted |
| 03/28/2023 | IMPOUNDMENT | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/15/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 47d restricted |
| 04/21/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/25/2014 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 10/15/2013 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 76d lost, 11d restricted |
| 08/07/2008 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 04/15/2006 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 12/09/2003 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 57d lost |
Inspections
View all 76 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 04/02/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 03/25/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 12/09/2024 | 12/11/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 12/09/2024 | 12/11/2024 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 09/05/2024 | 09/05/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 01/16/2024 | 01/16/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 12/11/2023 | 12/12/2023 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 08/14/2023 | 09/07/2023 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2023 | 06/13/2023 | 9.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Colado Mine have?
Colado Mine has 125 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $22K.
What type of mine is Colado Mine?
Colado Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in LOVELOCK, Pershing County, NV. It currently has 36 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Colado Mine?
According to MSHA records, Colado Mine has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Colado Mine?
Colado Mine is operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC and controlled by USS Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2600672.