Key Takeaway
Kester Mine & Mill is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Santaquin, Utah County, UT. It has 42 violations on record (16 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Santaquin Calcite Co. L.C..
Kester Mine & Mill
Operator: Santaquin Calcite Co. L.C.
Controller: Keven B Kester; Terry L Kester
Location: Santaquin, Utah County, UT
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 42 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/25/2024 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/25/2024 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/09/2023 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/09/2023 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $376 |
| 06/09/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/03/2021 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/27/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/13/2018 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $128 |
| 12/27/2017 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/21/2017 | 56.14132(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/21/2017 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/11/2017 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/22/2016 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 08/22/2016 | 56.9301 | S&S | ModNegligence | $300 |
| 12/01/2015 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/15/2015 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 07/14/2015 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/13/2015 | 56.12006 | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
Inspections
View all 56 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 08/12/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 03/05/2025 | 03/05/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 09/18/2024 | 09/19/2024 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 07/25/2024 | 07/25/2024 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 12/07/2023 | 12/08/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/09/2023 | 06/13/2023 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 01/09/2023 | 01/10/2023 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 08/02/2022 | 08/03/2022 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 11/10/2021 | 11/18/2021 | 17.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Kester Mine & Mill have?
Kester Mine & Mill has 42 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Kester Mine & Mill?
Kester Mine & Mill is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Santaquin, Utah County, UT. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Kester Mine & Mill?
According to MSHA records, Kester Mine & Mill has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Kester Mine & Mill?
Kester Mine & Mill is operated by Santaquin Calcite Co. L.C. and controlled by Keven B Kester; Terry L Kester. MSHA Mine ID: 4201973.