Key Takeaway
Lost Hills Mining is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lost Hills, Kern County, CA. It has 91 violations on record (25 S&S) and $106K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lost Hills Mining LLC.
Lost Hills Mining
Operator: Lost Hills Mining LLC
Controller: Todd French; Dennis French; Brian Maxted
Location: Lost Hills, Kern County, CA
Employees: 21
Recent Violations
View all 91 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2025 | 46.5(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/12/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/21/2024 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,637 |
| 05/21/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/21/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,098 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $736 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.4601 | S&S | ModNegligence | $12,089 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $12,089 |
| 08/09/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $318 |
| 08/09/2023 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,585 |
| 08/09/2023 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $318 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $318 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $712 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/28/2023 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $198 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $11,709 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,364 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/28/2023 | 48.23(c)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $198 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 18 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 38d restricted |
| 01/23/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/20/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/12/2020 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/09/2020 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/08/2019 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 08/30/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 204d lost |
| 10/01/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/10/2015 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 01/10/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 142d lost |
Inspections
View all 68 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2025 | 09/11/2025 | 27.25 | 1 |
| 02/11/2025 | 02/13/2025 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 05/21/2024 | 05/21/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/21/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 02/27/2024 | 02/27/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 02/22/2024 | 02/23/2024 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 08/09/2023 | 08/09/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 08/08/2023 | 08/09/2023 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 03/27/2023 | 03/29/2023 | 23.25 | 1 |
| 04/07/2022 | 04/08/2022 | 23.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lost Hills Mining have?
Lost Hills Mining has 91 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $106K.
What type of mine is Lost Hills Mining?
Lost Hills Mining is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lost Hills, Kern County, CA. It currently has 21 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lost Hills Mining?
According to MSHA records, Lost Hills Mining has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lost Hills Mining?
Lost Hills Mining is operated by Lost Hills Mining LLC and controlled by Todd French; Dennis French; Brian Maxted. MSHA Mine ID: 0400929.