Key Takeaway
GREENHORN PIT & MILL is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in grass valley, Nevada County, CA. It has 99 violations on record (13 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hansen Brothers Enterprises.
GREENHORN PIT & MILL
Operator: Hansen Brothers Enterprises
Controller: Jeff Hansen
Location: grass valley, Nevada County, CA
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 99 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/22/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/26/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/26/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/26/2023 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/26/2023 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/28/2022 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $133 |
| 01/11/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/13/2020 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 07/18/2019 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/12/2019 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/12/2019 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/27/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/02/2017 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 04/11/2017 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/11/2017 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 23 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2022 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/07/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 37d lost, 83d restricted |
| 08/25/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/03/2021 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 77d restricted |
| 02/08/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 02/05/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 06/06/2018 | OTHER | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 21d restricted |
| 09/12/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 01/29/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 06/03/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
Inspections
View all 67 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | 10/22/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/10/2025 | 09/11/2025 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/14/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 11/06/2024 | 11/06/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 07/23/2024 | 07/23/2024 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 03/06/2024 | 03/06/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/22/2024 | 02/22/2024 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 04/25/2023 | 04/26/2023 | 19.25 | 2 |
| 12/12/2022 | 12/15/2022 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 07/26/2022 | 07/28/2022 | 20.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does GREENHORN PIT & MILL have?
GREENHORN PIT & MILL has 99 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is GREENHORN PIT & MILL?
GREENHORN PIT & MILL is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in grass valley, Nevada County, CA. It currently has 11 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at GREENHORN PIT & MILL?
According to MSHA records, GREENHORN PIT & MILL has 23 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates GREENHORN PIT & MILL?
GREENHORN PIT & MILL is operated by Hansen Brothers Enterprises and controlled by Jeff Hansen. MSHA Mine ID: 0403138.