Key Takeaway

HECTOR MINE is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Newberry Springs, San Bernardino County, CA. It has 45 violations on record (4 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elementis Specialties Inc.

HECTOR MINE

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Elementis Specialties Inc

Controller: Elementis Plc

Location: Newberry Springs, San Bernardino County, CA

Employees: 12

45
Violations
4
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/02/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/02/2025 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/02/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/30/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/03/2020 56.14100(c) S&S LowNegligence $123
08/28/2018 56.12006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/28/2018 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/23/2016 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/23/2016 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
01/26/2016 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/20/2016 56.14100(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $207
03/19/2014 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/04/2013 56.4104(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/23/2012 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/23/2012 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/20/2011 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/18/2011 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/30/2010 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/30/2010 41.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
04/28/2010 46.11(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/04/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
08/22/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/26/2003 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/10/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/21/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/01/2025 12/03/2025 20.25 1
04/28/2025 04/29/2025 14.50 1
11/13/2024 11/13/2024 8.75 1
10/30/2024 10/31/2024 24.00 1
04/17/2024 04/19/2024 18.00 1
12/15/2023 12/18/2023 9.50 1
06/27/2023 07/03/2023 12.00 1
03/22/2023 03/23/2023 14.75 1
12/16/2021 12/16/2021 11.75 1
10/06/2021 10/06/2021 15.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0400588
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees12
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates34.8305560, -116.6805560
Nearest TownNewberry Springs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does HECTOR MINE have?

HECTOR MINE has 45 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is HECTOR MINE?

HECTOR MINE is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Newberry Springs, San Bernardino County, CA. It currently has 12 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at HECTOR MINE?

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

Who operates HECTOR MINE?

HECTOR MINE is operated by Elementis Specialties Inc and controlled by Elementis Plc. MSHA Mine ID: 0400588.