Key Takeaway
Drake Cement is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Paulden, Yavapai County, AZ. It has 846 violations on record (281 S&S) and $1.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by UNACEM North America.
Drake Cement
Operator: UNACEM North America
Controller: UNACEM Corp S A A
Location: Paulden, Yavapai County, AZ
Employees: 111
Recent Violations
View all 846 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2026 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/28/2026 | 56.17001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/28/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/28/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/28/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 12/29/2025 | 56.3200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $366 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.14103(c)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $366 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $366 |
| 07/16/2025 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $366 |
| 07/16/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 07/15/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,022 |
| 07/15/2025 | 56.7003 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,818 |
| 07/15/2025 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 07/14/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,219 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.17001 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.17001 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 77 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 04/16/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/20/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 10/11/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/31/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/11/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/10/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/01/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 34d restricted |
| 01/11/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 13d lost, 83d restricted |
| 01/06/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 104 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 97.50 | 3 |
| 12/29/2025 | 12/29/2025 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 07/14/2025 | 07/21/2025 | 143.25 | 3 |
| 04/28/2025 | 04/29/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/19/2025 | 02/19/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 01/27/2025 | 01/29/2025 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 01/14/2025 | 01/14/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 01/13/2025 | 01/14/2025 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 01/06/2025 | 01/08/2025 | 113.00 | 4 |
| 10/23/2024 | 10/23/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Drake Cement have?
Drake Cement has 846 MSHA violations on record, of which 281 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.1M.
What type of mine is Drake Cement?
Drake Cement is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Paulden, Yavapai County, AZ. It currently has 111 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Drake Cement?
According to MSHA records, Drake Cement has 77 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Drake Cement?
Drake Cement is operated by UNACEM North America and controlled by UNACEM Corp S A A. MSHA Mine ID: 0203243.