Key Takeaway

FISH SPRINGS QUARRY is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Big Pine,ca, Inyo County, CA. It has 81 violations on record (18 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by American Perlite Company.

FISH SPRINGS QUARRY

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: American Perlite Company

Controller: Dennis N Clarke

Location: Big Pine,ca, Inyo County, CA

Employees: 2

81
Violations
18
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$20K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/16/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/24/2024 56.9301 Non-S&S ModNegligence $189
06/05/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $626
04/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $172
04/10/2024 Non-S&S HighNegligence $192
03/05/2024 47.51 Non-S&S ModNegligence $280
02/29/2024 56.9301 Non-S&S ModNegligence $189
02/29/2024 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $189
02/29/2024 56.4201(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
10/16/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
08/17/2023 48.25(a) S&S LowNegligence $576
08/17/2023 56.16005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/17/2023 56.4101 S&S HighNegligence $407
08/17/2023 56.4430(b)(3) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
08/17/2023 56.11001 S&S HighNegligence $407
08/17/2023 56.14112(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
08/11/2023 48.23 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/11/2023 48.29(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
08/10/2023 56.18002(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
08/10/2023 56.14101(a)(2) S&S HighNegligence $2,853

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/12/2026 01/13/2026 22.00 1
07/23/2025 07/23/2025 4.75 1
10/23/2024 10/24/2024 19.00 1
06/27/2024 06/27/2024 13.00 1
06/05/2024 06/05/2024 17.50 1
04/10/2024 04/10/2024 11.25 1
02/29/2024 03/05/2024 34.25 1
08/22/2023 08/24/2023 16.50 1
08/10/2023 08/18/2023 19.50 1
03/30/2023 03/30/2023 18.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0401140
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionPerlite
Employees2
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates37.0525000, -118.2983330
Nearest TownBig Pine,ca

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does FISH SPRINGS QUARRY have?

FISH SPRINGS QUARRY has 81 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.

What type of mine is FISH SPRINGS QUARRY?

FISH SPRINGS QUARRY is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Big Pine,ca, Inyo County, CA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at FISH SPRINGS QUARRY?

According to MSHA records, FISH SPRINGS QUARRY has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates FISH SPRINGS QUARRY?

FISH SPRINGS QUARRY is operated by American Perlite Company and controlled by Dennis N Clarke. MSHA Mine ID: 0401140.