Key Takeaway

COPAR MILL is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Espanola, Rio Arriba County, NM. It has 63 violations on record (26 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Copar Pumice Company, Inc..

COPAR MILL

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Copar Pumice Company, Inc.

Controller: Kelly Armstrong

Location: Espanola, Rio Arriba County, NM

63
Violations
26
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/21/2007 56.12001 S&S ModNegligence $263
11/21/2007 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/20/2007 56.12028 S&S ModNegligence $117
11/20/2007 48.3(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/20/2007 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/20/2007 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $117
11/20/2007 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/20/2007 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/14/2007 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/19/2006 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $191
12/19/2006 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $191
12/19/2006 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
12/19/2006 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
12/19/2006 56.16005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
05/18/2006 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/18/2005 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
06/23/2005 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/23/2005 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/04/2005 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $375
01/04/2005 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/29/2008 05/07/2008 6.00 1
01/17/2008 01/17/2008 6.00 1
12/17/2007 12/17/2007 3.00 1
12/11/2007 12/11/2007 6.50 1
11/20/2007 11/21/2007 18.00 1
06/14/2007 06/15/2007 14.00 1
12/19/2006 12/20/2006 25.50 1
05/18/2006 05/18/2006 16.00 1
10/17/2005 10/19/2005 22.50 1
06/28/2005 06/28/2005 11.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2901129
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionPumice
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates35.9888150, -106.1057430
Nearest TownEspanola

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does COPAR MILL have?

COPAR MILL has 63 MSHA violations on record, of which 26 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is COPAR MILL?

COPAR MILL is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Espanola, Rio Arriba County, NM. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at COPAR MILL?

According to MSHA records, COPAR MILL has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates COPAR MILL?

COPAR MILL is operated by Copar Pumice Company, Inc. and controlled by Kelly Armstrong. MSHA Mine ID: 2901129.