Key Takeaway

Fort Independence Quarry is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fort Independence, Inyo County, CA. It has 20 violations on record (7 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Grinding Rock Aggregates.

Fort Independence Quarry

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Grinding Rock Aggregates

Controller: Fort Independence Tribe

Location: Fort Independence, Inyo County, CA

Employees: 3

20
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/12/2026 56.14100(c) S&S LowNegligence $0
02/12/2026 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/12/2026 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/12/2026 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
07/17/2024 56.14107(a) S&S HighNegligence $4,628
07/17/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/17/2024 56.18002(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $172
07/26/2023 46.7(a) S&S LowNegligence $186
07/25/2023 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/25/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/25/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/25/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/25/2023 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $143
07/25/2023 56.15005 S&S ModNegligence $346
07/25/2023 46.6(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $159
07/25/2023 56.14110 S&S ModNegligence $143
07/25/2023 56.9300(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,152
07/25/2023 46.9(b)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
07/25/2023 56.15007 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
10/16/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/11/2026 02/12/2026 16.50 1
07/22/2025 07/22/2025 4.25 1
10/23/2024 10/23/2024 8.00 1
08/21/2024 08/21/2024 14.00 1
07/17/2024 07/18/2024 13.00 1
07/26/2023 07/26/2023 2.75 1
07/24/2023 07/27/2023 36.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0405959
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.8416670, -118.2375000
Nearest TownFort Independence

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Fort Independence Quarry have?

Fort Independence Quarry has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Fort Independence Quarry?

Fort Independence Quarry is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fort Independence, Inyo County, CA. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Fort Independence Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Fort Independence Quarry has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Fort Independence Quarry?

Fort Independence Quarry is operated by Grinding Rock Aggregates and controlled by Fort Independence Tribe. MSHA Mine ID: 0405959.