Key Takeaway
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in FOUNTAIN SPRINGS, Tulare County, CA. It has 87 violations on record (20 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by PORTERVILLE ROCK AND RECYCLE INC.
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS
Operator: PORTERVILLE ROCK AND RECYCLE INC
Controller: Mitchell Brown
Location: FOUNTAIN SPRINGS, Tulare County, CA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 87 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2025 | 56.18002(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 04/30/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,022 |
| 04/30/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,022 |
| 04/30/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,022 |
| 12/12/2024 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/19/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/19/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/05/2010 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 08/05/2010 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 08/05/2010 | 56.3430 | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 08/04/2010 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/04/2010 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/04/2010 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 08/04/2010 | 46.9(b)(5) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 08/04/2010 | 46.6(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $112 |
| 08/04/2010 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/04/2010 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/16/2010 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 02/23/2010 | 46.7(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,569 |
| 02/23/2010 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 44d lost |
| 07/20/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/25/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 24d restricted |
| 01/31/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 6d restricted |
| 10/19/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 07/25/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 4d lost, 2d restricted |
| 03/11/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 9d restricted |
| 02/02/2000 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 34 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 25.50 | 1 |
| 12/12/2024 | 12/13/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 11/02/2023 | 11/02/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 11/01/2023 | 11/02/2023 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 04/18/2023 | 04/19/2023 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 02/14/2011 | 02/14/2011 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 08/04/2010 | 08/05/2010 | 31.25 | 1 |
| 04/01/2010 | 04/01/2010 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/23/2010 | 02/24/2010 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 04/06/2009 | 04/08/2009 | 39.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does FOUNTAIN SPRINGS have?
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS has 87 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.
What type of mine is FOUNTAIN SPRINGS?
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in FOUNTAIN SPRINGS, Tulare County, CA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at FOUNTAIN SPRINGS?
According to MSHA records, FOUNTAIN SPRINGS has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates FOUNTAIN SPRINGS?
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS is operated by PORTERVILLE ROCK AND RECYCLE INC and controlled by Mitchell Brown. MSHA Mine ID: 0405180.