Key Takeaway
Colado Plant is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lovelock, Pershing County, NV. It has 641 violations on record (123 S&S) and $799K in proposed penalties. Operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC.
Colado Plant
Operator: U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Controller: USS Holdings Inc
Location: Lovelock, Pershing County, NV
Employees: 140
Recent Violations
View all 641 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,126 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $226 |
| 12/23/2025 | 56.11012 | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,736 |
| 12/23/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/23/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,679 |
| 12/23/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/23/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/02/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 04/02/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 04/02/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 04/02/2025 | 56.12068 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 03/25/2025 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $5,144 |
| 03/25/2025 | 56.14207 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,312 |
| 09/07/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $492 |
| 09/06/2024 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $492 |
| 09/06/2024 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,637 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $221 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $736 |
| 02/21/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $221 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 108 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 11/05/2024 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/15/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/17/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 123d restricted |
| 08/09/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/27/2021 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 45d restricted |
| 10/12/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 10/10/2018 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 13d lost, 113d restricted |
| 09/15/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/28/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 105d lost |
Inspections
View all 145 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 12/30/2025 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 07/14/2025 | 07/16/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/27/2025 | 05/27/2025 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 05/05/2025 | 05/06/2025 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/03/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 03/25/2025 | 04/02/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 02/18/2025 | 02/19/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2025 | 02/15/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/06/2025 | 02/08/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2024 | 12/12/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Colado Plant have?
Colado Plant has 641 MSHA violations on record, of which 123 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $799K.
What type of mine is Colado Plant?
Colado Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lovelock, Pershing County, NV. It currently has 140 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Colado Plant?
According to MSHA records, Colado Plant has 108 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Colado Plant?
Colado Plant is operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC and controlled by USS Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2600680.