Key Takeaway
Mesquite is a active surface mine producing Metal, located in Brawley, Imperial County, CA. It has 318 violations on record (76 S&S) and $174K in proposed penalties. Operated by Western Mesquite Mines, Inc..
Mesquite
Operator: Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
Controller: Equinox Gold
Location: Brawley, Imperial County, CA
Employees: 277
Recent Violations
View all 318 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2024 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | S&S | LowNegligence | $861 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/08/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $388 |
| 02/07/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,511 |
| 02/07/2024 | 56.12002 | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,011 |
| 02/07/2024 | 56.17001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/06/2024 | 56.12032 | S&S | LowNegligence | $453 |
| 02/06/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/06/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/02/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 08/01/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $6,174 |
| 08/01/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $376 |
| 08/01/2023 | 56.11003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,858 |
| 08/01/2023 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,772 |
| 08/01/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $4,139 |
| 07/27/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $558 |
| 11/02/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/02/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 172 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 02/10/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 18d lost |
| 12/16/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/26/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/26/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/22/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 04/23/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/06/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 07/15/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 12/13/2022 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 137d lost |
Inspections
View all 107 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 02/27/2026 | 38.00 | 1 |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 59.50 | 2 |
| 03/24/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/22/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 11/12/2024 | 11/15/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 11/12/2024 | 11/15/2024 | 53.00 | 2 |
| 08/26/2024 | 08/27/2024 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 07/15/2024 | 07/19/2024 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 05/07/2024 | 05/07/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/06/2024 | 05/10/2024 | 71.00 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mesquite have?
Mesquite has 318 MSHA violations on record, of which 76 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $174K.
What type of mine is Mesquite?
Mesquite is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Brawley, Imperial County, CA. It currently has 277 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mesquite?
According to MSHA records, Mesquite has 172 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mesquite?
Mesquite is operated by Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. and controlled by Equinox Gold. MSHA Mine ID: 0404614.