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
Operator: Avant Mining LLC
Controller: James Zigras
Location: Mt. Ida, Montgomery County, AR
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 22 →| 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
View all 14 →| 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
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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.