Key Takeaway
IBEX BENTONITE is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Shoshone, San Bernardino County, CA. It has 15 violations on record (6 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Protech Minerals, LLC.
IBEX BENTONITE
Operator: Protech Minerals, LLC
Controller: Pressed Down, Inc; Terry Suzuki
Location: Shoshone, San Bernardino County, CA
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 15 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/12/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2024 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/06/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/06/2024 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/16/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/16/2022 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 04/16/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 12/16/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/26/2020 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 08/26/2020 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $298 |
| 12/21/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/21/2018 | 56.12013(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/08/2017 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Inspections
View all 10 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | 10/29/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 09/11/2025 | 09/15/2025 | 24.25 | 1 |
| 08/06/2024 | 08/09/2024 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 07/20/2023 | 07/24/2023 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 08/16/2022 | 08/17/2022 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2021 | 06/02/2021 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/25/2020 | 08/27/2020 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 12/20/2018 | 01/09/2019 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 11/08/2017 | 11/28/2017 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 07/25/2001 | 07/25/2001 | 3.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does IBEX BENTONITE have?
IBEX BENTONITE has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is IBEX BENTONITE?
IBEX BENTONITE is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Shoshone, San Bernardino County, CA. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at IBEX BENTONITE?
According to MSHA records, IBEX BENTONITE has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates IBEX BENTONITE?
IBEX BENTONITE is operated by Protech Minerals, LLC and controlled by Pressed Down, Inc; Terry Suzuki. MSHA Mine ID: 0405351.