Key Takeaway

Golden Bear is a abandoned surface mine producing Metal, located in Grants Pass, Josephine County, OR. It has 15 violations on record (4 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Golden Bear Mining.

Golden Bear

Abandoned Surface Metal

Operator: Golden Bear Mining

Controller: Michael James Wood

Location: Grants Pass, Josephine County, OR

15
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/14/2017 48.9(a) Non-S&S $0
03/14/2017 56.18002(b) S&S HighNegligence $280
03/14/2017 56.12004 S&S LowNegligence $116
03/14/2017 56.14107(a) S&S LowNegligence $116
03/14/2017 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
03/14/2017 48.9(a) S&S LowNegligence $116
06/22/2016 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/20/2016 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/20/2016 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
04/14/2015 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/14/2015 56.18002(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/13/2015 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/05/2012 48.25(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
06/05/2012 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/05/2012 48.23(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/19/2018 06/20/2018 6.00 1
03/23/2017 03/24/2017 7.00 1
03/14/2017 03/16/2017 23.75 2
03/10/2017 03/10/2017 8.00 1
06/20/2016 06/22/2016 26.75 1
04/13/2015 04/15/2015 27.50 1
06/05/2012 06/05/2012 10.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3503780
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates42.4202780, -123.3175000
Nearest TownGrants Pass

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Golden Bear have?

Golden Bear has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Golden Bear?

Golden Bear is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Grants Pass, Josephine County, OR. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Golden Bear?

According to MSHA records, Golden Bear has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Golden Bear?

Golden Bear is operated by Golden Bear Mining and controlled by Michael James Wood. MSHA Mine ID: 3503780.