Key Takeaway
Intrepid Potash North is a active facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lea, Lea County, NM. It has 351 violations on record (36 S&S) and $64K in proposed penalties. Operated by Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC.
Intrepid Potash North
Operator: Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
Controller: Intrepid Potash Inc
Location: Lea, Lea County, NM
Employees: 17
Recent Violations
View all 351 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 56.14132(b)(1)(iii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 08/12/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/11/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/11/2025 | 56.12034 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/11/2025 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/11/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 08/11/2025 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/07/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.20003(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.17001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 20 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 53d restricted |
| 11/20/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 121d lost |
| 07/28/2015 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/21/2015 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/07/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 09/07/2013 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/13/2013 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/08/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/28/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/07/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
Inspections
View all 94 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | 02/18/2026 | 29.25 | 1 |
| 08/20/2025 | 09/11/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 08/06/2025 | 08/19/2025 | 37.00 | 1 |
| 03/25/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 42.00 | 1 |
| 09/12/2024 | 09/15/2024 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 03/18/2024 | 03/20/2024 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 09/26/2023 | 09/26/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 09/17/2023 | 09/22/2023 | 45.00 | 1 |
| 03/28/2023 | 06/22/2023 | 35.50 | 1 |
| 09/14/2022 | 09/15/2022 | 4.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Intrepid Potash North have?
Intrepid Potash North has 351 MSHA violations on record, of which 36 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $64K.
What type of mine is Intrepid Potash North?
Intrepid Potash North is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lea, Lea County, NM. It currently has 17 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Intrepid Potash North?
According to MSHA records, Intrepid Potash North has 20 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Intrepid Potash North?
Intrepid Potash North is operated by Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC and controlled by Intrepid Potash Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2902028.