Little Bonanza Mines and Mills
Abandoned
Facility
Nonmetal
Operator: Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp
Controller: Gordon S Ziegler Jr
Location: Vernal, Uintah County, UT
177
Violations
46
S&S Violations
38
Accidents
$73K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 177 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2015 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/27/2015 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/28/2014 | 57.22313 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/27/2014 | 57.22313 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $585 |
| 12/11/2013 | 57.22313 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 12/11/2013 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 12/11/2013 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 12/11/2013 | 57.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 12/11/2013 | 57.22313 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 07/10/2013 | 57.22313 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 12/17/2012 | 57.11053 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/12/2012 | 57.19003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/12/2012 | 57.19065 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/12/2012 | 57.19100 | S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 12/12/2012 | 57.11051(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/12/2012 | 57.11050(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/15/2012 | 57.19093 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 08/14/2012 | 57.19050(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 08/13/2012 | 57.19050(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $15,900 |
| 08/13/2012 | 57.19107 | S&S | ModNegligence | $17,300 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 38 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2012 | HOISTING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 48d lost |
| 07/09/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/26/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
| 04/23/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/11/2008 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 07/01/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 64d lost |
| 11/12/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 4d restricted |
| 08/14/2007 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 124d lost |
| 05/15/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 05/10/2007 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 1d restricted |
Inspections
View all 84 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2015 | 04/28/2015 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2015 | 01/28/2015 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/27/2015 | 01/28/2015 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 11/18/2014 | 11/18/2014 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 10/14/2014 | 10/15/2014 | 21.00 | 2 |
| 05/28/2014 | 05/28/2014 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 12/09/2013 | 12/12/2013 | 43.25 | 2 |
| 08/19/2013 | 08/19/2013 | 13.50 | 2 |
| 07/08/2013 | 07/11/2013 | 63.25 | 2 |
| 01/02/2013 | 01/04/2013 | 21.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4200876
Mine TypeFacility
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionGilsonite
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.6072220, -109.6638890
Nearest TownVernal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Little Bonanza Mines and Mills have?
Little Bonanza Mines and Mills has 177 MSHA violations on record, of which 46 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $73K.
What type of mine is Little Bonanza Mines and Mills?
Little Bonanza Mines and Mills is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Vernal, Uintah County, UT. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Little Bonanza Mines and Mills?
According to MSHA records, Little Bonanza Mines and Mills has 38 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Little Bonanza Mines and Mills?
Little Bonanza Mines and Mills is operated by Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp and controlled by Gordon S Ziegler Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 4200876.