Key Takeaway
Hotchkiss Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Lyons, Larimer County, CO. It has 120 violations on record (34 S&S) and $40K in proposed penalties. Operated by BB Stoneworks.
Hotchkiss Mine
Operator: BB Stoneworks
Controller: Bernard Buster; Brenda Buster
Location: Lyons, Larimer County, CO
Employees: 25
Recent Violations
View all 120 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 11/05/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/05/2025 | 56.4602 | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.12020 | S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/18/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/17/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/17/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/17/2025 | 56.4130(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/04/2024 | 46.9(b)(5) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/04/2024 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,511 |
| 01/04/2024 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,511 |
| 01/04/2024 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,511 |
| 01/03/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $861 |
| 01/03/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $260 |
| 07/19/2023 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $376 |
| 07/19/2023 | 46.9(c)(4) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $252 |
| 07/19/2023 | 46.8(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $927 |
| 07/18/2023 | 56.20014 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $376 |
| 07/18/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 64 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 05/31/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 10d restricted |
| 06/07/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 12d restricted |
| 05/27/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 04/26/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 10d restricted |
| 08/31/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 58d lost |
| 06/08/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 89d lost, 15d restricted |
| 09/24/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 12/14/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 8d lost, 38d restricted |
| 04/30/2015 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 25d restricted |
Inspections
View all 54 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 09/23/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 06/17/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 03/05/2024 | 03/06/2024 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 01/03/2024 | 01/05/2024 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 07/25/2023 | 07/25/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 07/11/2023 | 07/19/2023 | 41.50 | 1 |
| 08/01/2022 | 08/01/2022 | 3.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hotchkiss Mine have?
Hotchkiss Mine has 120 MSHA violations on record, of which 34 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $40K.
What type of mine is Hotchkiss Mine?
Hotchkiss Mine is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Lyons, Larimer County, CO. It currently has 25 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hotchkiss Mine?
According to MSHA records, Hotchkiss Mine has 64 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hotchkiss Mine?
Hotchkiss Mine is operated by BB Stoneworks and controlled by Bernard Buster; Brenda Buster. MSHA Mine ID: 0504666.