Key Takeaway
Gem Mountain is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Philipsburg, Granite County, MT. It has 20 violations on record (5 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Potentate Mining LLC.
Gem Mountain
Operator: Potentate Mining LLC
Controller: Keith Barron
Location: Philipsburg, Granite County, MT
Employees: 12
Recent Violations
View all 20 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | 56.20013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2025 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/12/2024 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/27/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/23/2022 | 56.14211(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
| 06/17/2021 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/17/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/23/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/23/2020 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/16/2020 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 06/16/2020 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/07/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2018 | 56.9100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/08/2018 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/08/2018 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/08/2018 | 48.26 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $132 |
Inspections
View all 13 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 36.50 | 1 |
| 06/04/2025 | 06/05/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2024 | 06/12/2024 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 07/24/2023 | 07/28/2023 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 06/23/2022 | 06/23/2022 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 06/25/2021 | 06/25/2021 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/16/2021 | 06/17/2021 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 06/16/2020 | 06/23/2020 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 09/24/2019 | 09/26/2019 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 09/03/2019 | 09/03/2019 | 15.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Gem Mountain have?
Gem Mountain has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Gem Mountain?
Gem Mountain is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Philipsburg, Granite County, MT. It currently has 12 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Gem Mountain?
According to MSHA records, Gem Mountain has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Gem Mountain?
Gem Mountain is operated by Potentate Mining LLC and controlled by Keith Barron. MSHA Mine ID: 2402696.