Key Takeaway
Freedom is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Emmett, Idaho County, ID. It has 57 violations on record (16 S&S) and $27K in proposed penalties. Operated by Premier, LLC.
Freedom
Operator: Premier, LLC
Controller: Lane Buchert; Evan Buchert
Location: Emmett, Idaho County, ID
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 57 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/25/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/25/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/25/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/25/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2025 | 56.3401 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,550 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.3130 | S&S | HighNegligence | $13,782 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $697 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $697 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $313 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.18002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.14103 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $313 |
| 07/17/2025 | 46.9 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
Inspections
View all 28 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | 11/26/2025 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 09/09/2025 | 09/11/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 08/20/2025 | 08/20/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 08/20/2025 | 08/25/2025 | 37.75 | 1 |
| 07/31/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 07/24/2025 | 07/24/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 07/17/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 07/16/2025 | 07/18/2025 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 11/04/2024 | 11/04/2024 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 08/07/2024 | 08/07/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Freedom have?
Freedom has 57 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $27K.
What type of mine is Freedom?
Freedom is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Emmett, Idaho County, ID. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Freedom?
According to MSHA records, Freedom has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Freedom?
Freedom is operated by Premier, LLC and controlled by Lane Buchert; Evan Buchert. MSHA Mine ID: 1002279.