Key Takeaway

Fernley Operations is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fernley, Churchill County, NV. It has 297 violations on record (61 S&S) and $124K in proposed penalties. Operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC.

Fernley Operations

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Controller: USS Holdings Inc

Location: Fernley, Churchill County, NV

Employees: 57

297
Violations
61
S&S Violations
64
Accidents
$124K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/27/2026 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/27/2026 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/27/2026 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/27/2026 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/27/2026 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/27/2026 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $0
01/27/2026 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/27/2026 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
04/21/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/19/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/19/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/19/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/19/2024 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/19/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/19/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/04/2022 56.14130(g) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/04/2022 56.12016 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/21/2021 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
09/21/2021 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $237
03/23/2021 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $237

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/01/2023 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
05/25/2022 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted
01/30/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 12d lost, 69d restricted
06/25/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/18/2016 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted
07/18/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/10/2013 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
04/30/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
04/29/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted
09/18/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 112d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/18/2026 02/19/2026 5.50 1
01/26/2026 01/28/2026 40.00 2
04/21/2025 04/22/2025 8.50 1
02/03/2025 02/10/2025 40.50 2
06/16/2024 06/17/2024 8.50 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 4.50 2
03/18/2024 03/20/2024 17.50 1
05/25/2023 05/26/2023 5.00 1
03/24/2023 03/26/2023 16.50 1
08/04/2022 08/05/2022 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2601950
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionDiatomaceous Earth (Diatomite)
Employees57
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates39.8288890, -118.9722220
Nearest TownFernley

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Fernley Operations have?

Fernley Operations has 297 MSHA violations on record, of which 61 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $124K.

What type of mine is Fernley Operations?

Fernley Operations is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fernley, Churchill County, NV. It currently has 57 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Fernley Operations?

According to MSHA records, Fernley Operations has 64 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Fernley Operations?

Fernley Operations is operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC and controlled by USS Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2601950.