EV, Ballard & Blackfoot Bridge Mines
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: N.A. Degerstrom
Controller: N A Degerstrom
Location: Soda Springs, Caribou County, ID
Employees: 147
105
Violations
14
S&S Violations
32
Accidents
$15K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 105 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 11/19/2024 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/06/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 12/05/2023 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/05/2023 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/05/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 12/05/2023 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/08/2023 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/08/2023 | 56.4530 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/06/2022 | 48.28(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $280 |
| 01/06/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 01/05/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/29/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/03/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/28/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/26/2020 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/04/2020 | 58.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $214 |
| 05/15/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/14/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 32 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 06/26/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 249d lost |
| 11/03/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/23/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/01/2020 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 08/30/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/02/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 36d restricted |
| 02/01/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/17/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/28/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 84 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | 08/25/2025 | 44.00 | 1 |
| 11/19/2024 | 11/21/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 10/30/2024 | 10/31/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 07/29/2024 | 08/04/2024 | 36.50 | 1 |
| 03/11/2024 | 03/12/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2023 | 12/11/2023 | 34.00 | 1 |
| 05/09/2023 | 05/09/2023 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 03/17/2023 | 03/23/2023 | 46.75 | 3 |
| 03/08/2023 | 03/08/2023 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 07/14/2022 | 07/18/2022 | 31.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1001702
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionPhosphate Rock
Employees147
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.8266670, -111.5055560
Nearest TownSoda Springs
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does EV, Ballard & Blackfoot Bridge Mines have?
EV, Ballard & Blackfoot Bridge Mines has 105 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.
What type of mine is EV, Ballard & Blackfoot Bridge Mines?
EV, Ballard & Blackfoot Bridge Mines is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Soda Springs, Caribou County, ID. It currently has 147 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at EV, Ballard & Blackfoot Bridge Mines?
According to MSHA records, EV, Ballard & Blackfoot Bridge Mines has 32 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates EV, Ballard & Blackfoot Bridge Mines?
EV, Ballard & Blackfoot Bridge Mines is operated by N.A. Degerstrom and controlled by N A Degerstrom. MSHA Mine ID: 1001702.