Key Takeaway

J-Bird is a abandoned underground mine producing Metal, located in Naturita, Montrose County, CO. It has 15 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rimrock Exploration & Development Inc..

J-Bird

Abandoned Underground Metal

Operator: Rimrock Exploration & Development Inc.

Controller: Alan E Chiles

Location: Naturita, Montrose County, CO

15
Violations
2
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/23/2012 57.6101(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/09/2008 57.6202(a)(3) S&S ModNegligence $873
09/09/2008 57.6202(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
09/09/2008 57.6202(a)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
07/29/2008 57.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
02/25/2008 57.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/25/2008 57.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/25/2008 57.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/25/2008 57.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/25/2008 57.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/21/2008 49.3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/21/2008 57.11053 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/21/2008 57.8520 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/21/2008 57.18002(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
01/28/2008 49.2(a)(2) S&S LowNegligence $108

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/23/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None

Inspections

View all 11 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/22/2013 07/25/2013 16.25 1
10/17/2012 10/17/2012 8.75 1
08/23/2012 08/23/2012 16.00 1
01/13/2010 01/13/2010 4.00 1
03/09/2009 03/11/2009 13.25 1
09/08/2008 09/12/2008 59.00 1
07/28/2008 07/31/2008 40.50 1
02/25/2008 02/26/2008 27.00 1
02/23/2008 02/23/2008 6.00 1
02/20/2008 02/20/2008 8.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0504885
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionUranium Ore
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates38.2180560, -108.5702780
Nearest TownNaturita

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does J-Bird have?

J-Bird has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is J-Bird?

J-Bird is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in Naturita, Montrose County, CO. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at J-Bird?

According to MSHA records, J-Bird has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates J-Bird?

J-Bird is operated by Rimrock Exploration & Development Inc. and controlled by Alan E Chiles. MSHA Mine ID: 0504885.