Key Takeaway

Gunnison is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in GUNNISON, Gunnison County, CO. It has 48 violations on record (10 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Varra Companies, Inc.

Gunnison

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Varra Companies, Inc

Controller: Garrett Varra; Pasquale Varra

Location: GUNNISON, Gunnison County, CO

48
Violations
10
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$16K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/15/2008 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $362
05/14/2008 56.12019 Non-S&S LowNegligence $207
05/14/2008 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/30/2007 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $499
10/30/2007 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
10/30/2007 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $5,080
10/30/2007 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $5,080
10/30/2007 56.4130(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
10/30/2007 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/06/2007 56.12028 S&S ModNegligence $334
06/06/2007 56.18002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/06/2007 56.14130(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/05/2007 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/05/2007 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/05/2007 56.15003 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/05/2007 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $150
06/05/2007 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/05/2007 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $150
06/05/2007 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $150
06/05/2007 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/30/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 22d restricted
06/15/2007 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/22/2005 POWERED HAULAGE ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
07/19/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 83d lost
05/02/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 11d lost, 33d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/13/2008 05/15/2008 30.00 1
10/29/2007 11/01/2007 35.50 1
07/24/2007 07/26/2007 2.00 1
06/26/2007 06/28/2007 16.00 1
06/05/2007 06/08/2007 37.75 1
09/05/2006 09/07/2006 20.75 1
05/08/2006 05/08/2006 1.00 1
01/17/2006 01/18/2006 12.50 1
11/03/2004 11/03/2004 20.00 2
11/28/2003 11/28/2003 3.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0504691
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Nearest TownGUNNISON

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gunnison have?

Gunnison has 48 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.

What type of mine is Gunnison?

Gunnison is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in GUNNISON, Gunnison County, CO. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Gunnison?

According to MSHA records, Gunnison has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Gunnison?

Gunnison is operated by Varra Companies, Inc and controlled by Garrett Varra; Pasquale Varra. MSHA Mine ID: 0504691.