Key Takeaway
Maricopa Plant is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Maricopa, Kern County, CA. It has 186 violations on record (51 S&S) and $71K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nestle Purina PetCare Company.
Maricopa Plant
Operator: Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Controller: Nestle S A
Location: Maricopa, Kern County, CA
Employees: 86
Recent Violations
View all 186 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | 56.14107 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/01/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/30/2024 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/30/2024 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/22/2024 | 50.20-7(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.12028 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,011 |
| 02/21/2024 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $164 | |
| 02/21/2024 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/14/2023 | 46.7 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,383 |
| 09/01/2023 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 06/13/2023 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/12/2022 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/12/2022 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/12/2022 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/02/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/01/2022 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $215 |
| 06/01/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/15/2022 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 02/15/2022 | 56.13015(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 41 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/08/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/17/2016 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 11/09/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 11/08/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 08/16/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 58d lost |
| 12/16/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/11/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/18/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/18/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 186d lost |
Inspections
View all 64 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 07/21/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 02/18/2025 | 02/20/2025 | 33.00 | 1 |
| 04/29/2024 | 05/01/2024 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 03/12/2024 | 03/12/2024 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 02/20/2024 | 02/22/2024 | 37.25 | 1 |
| 12/13/2023 | 12/14/2023 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 06/12/2023 | 06/15/2023 | 38.00 | 1 |
| 10/11/2022 | 10/14/2022 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 05/31/2022 | 06/03/2022 | 31.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Maricopa Plant have?
Maricopa Plant has 186 MSHA violations on record, of which 51 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $71K.
What type of mine is Maricopa Plant?
Maricopa Plant is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Maricopa, Kern County, CA. It currently has 86 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Maricopa Plant?
According to MSHA records, Maricopa Plant has 41 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Maricopa Plant?
Maricopa Plant is operated by Nestle Purina PetCare Company and controlled by Nestle S A. MSHA Mine ID: 0402638.