Key Takeaway

Comstock / Mountain Lion is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Metal, located in Cedar City, Iron County, UT. It has 186 violations on record (46 S&S) and $163K in proposed penalties. Operated by Utah Iron, LLC.

Comstock / Mountain Lion

Temporarily Idled Surface Metal

Operator: Utah Iron, LLC

Controller: Steve Gilbert; Andrea Jolley

Location: Cedar City, Iron County, UT

Employees: 104

186
Violations
46
S&S Violations
33
Accidents
$163K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/14/2024 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/14/2024 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $797
11/14/2024 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $797
11/14/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/14/2024 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/13/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/13/2024 56.14100(d) S&S ModNegligence $861
11/13/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $161
10/30/2024 56.20003(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/29/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/29/2024 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $357
10/29/2024 56.12019 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/29/2024 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $161
10/28/2024 56.14207 S&S ModNegligence $797
08/01/2024 56.9101 S&S HighNegligence $3,944
07/13/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/12/2024 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/11/2024 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/10/2024 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/10/2024 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $221

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/16/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/01/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/02/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/31/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/14/2024 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
05/02/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/19/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 39d lost, 55d restricted
07/28/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 77d lost, 60d restricted
05/10/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/17/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/28/2024 11/14/2024 51.50 2
10/28/2024 10/31/2024 5.00 1
09/26/2024 09/26/2024 6.50 1
08/01/2024 08/05/2024 15.00 1
07/08/2024 07/15/2024 43.00 1
05/16/2024 05/17/2024 11.00 1
05/14/2024 06/03/2024 22.50 1
01/22/2024 01/23/2024 11.00 1
01/02/2024 01/11/2024 54.00 1
10/25/2023 10/26/2023 15.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4201927
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionIron Ore
Employees104
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.6269440, -113.3416670
Nearest TownCedar City

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Comstock / Mountain Lion have?

Comstock / Mountain Lion has 186 MSHA violations on record, of which 46 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $163K.

What type of mine is Comstock / Mountain Lion?

Comstock / Mountain Lion is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Cedar City, Iron County, UT. It currently has 104 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Comstock / Mountain Lion?

According to MSHA records, Comstock / Mountain Lion has 33 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Comstock / Mountain Lion?

Comstock / Mountain Lion is operated by Utah Iron, LLC and controlled by Steve Gilbert; Andrea Jolley. MSHA Mine ID: 4201927.