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

Active Facility Nonmetal

Operator: Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC

Controller: Intrepid Potash Inc

Location: Lea, Lea County, NM

Employees: 17

351
Violations
36
S&S Violations
20
Accidents
$64K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2902028
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionPotash
Employees17
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates32.4905560, -104.1141670
Nearest TownLea

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.