Key Takeaway
Fernley Plant is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fernley, Lyon County, NV. It has 104 violations on record (16 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Imerys Filtration Minerals Inc.
Fernley Plant
Operator: Imerys Filtration Minerals Inc
Controller: Imerys S A
Location: Fernley, Lyon County, NV
Employees: 16
Recent Violations
View all 104 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/20/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/16/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/05/2022 | 56.9315 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/24/2021 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 03/24/2021 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/11/2019 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/30/2019 | 56.14112(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/04/2018 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/04/2018 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 02/28/2017 | 56.11016 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/28/2017 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/06/2016 | 48.3(c)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 12/03/2015 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/03/2015 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 04/08/2015 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/08/2015 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/08/2015 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 04/11/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 12/22/2004 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/21/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 10/09/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 07/17/2003 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/27/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 66d restricted |
| 05/29/2002 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/24/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 01/16/2001 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 21d restricted |
Inspections
View all 70 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 17.75 | 2 |
| 04/22/2025 | 04/22/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 02/23/2025 | 02/26/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2024 | 06/11/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/20/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 03/20/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 06/14/2023 | 06/18/2023 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 05/05/2023 | 05/10/2023 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 08/05/2022 | 08/05/2022 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 03/08/2022 | 03/10/2022 | 17.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fernley Plant have?
Fernley Plant has 104 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.
What type of mine is Fernley Plant?
Fernley Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fernley, Lyon County, NV. It currently has 16 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fernley Plant?
According to MSHA records, Fernley Plant has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fernley Plant?
Fernley Plant is operated by Imerys Filtration Minerals Inc and controlled by Imerys S A. MSHA Mine ID: 2600816.