Key Takeaway

Fisher Mountain is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Mt. Ida, Montgomery County, AR. It has 22 violations on record (5 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Avant Mining LLC.

Fisher Mountain

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Avant Mining LLC

Controller: James Zigras

Location: Mt. Ida, Montgomery County, AR

Employees: 5

22
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/02/2024 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/15/2024 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/03/2024 48.3(f) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
01/03/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
12/20/2023 56.9300(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,287
12/20/2023 56.3131 S&S HighNegligence $1,395
12/20/2023 56.3401 Non-S&S HighNegligence $260
12/20/2023 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $172
11/15/2022 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/03/2022 48.29 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/03/2022 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/03/2022 56.14207 S&S HighNegligence $1,069
05/03/2022 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/24/2022 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/24/2022 56.16006 S&S ModNegligence $321
01/24/2022 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/24/2022 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/03/2021 56.16005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
08/03/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/09/2021 56.20003(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/30/2025 10/30/2025 6.00 1
08/06/2025 08/06/2025 3.50 1
07/01/2025 07/02/2025 17.00 1
12/02/2024 12/03/2024 15.00 1
07/15/2024 07/18/2024 20.25 1
01/03/2024 01/05/2024 12.00 1
01/03/2024 01/05/2024 8.00 1
12/20/2023 12/21/2023 13.50 1
05/31/2023 06/01/2023 5.75 1
11/14/2022 11/16/2022 13.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0302069
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionQuartz, Crystal
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates34.5569440, -93.6311110
Nearest TownMt. Ida

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Fisher Mountain have?

Fisher Mountain has 22 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Fisher Mountain?

Fisher Mountain is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Mt. Ida, Montgomery County, AR. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Fisher Mountain?

According to MSHA records, Fisher Mountain has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Fisher Mountain?

Fisher Mountain is operated by Avant Mining LLC and controlled by James Zigras. MSHA Mine ID: 0302069.