Key Takeaway
MONTEZUMA COUNTY is a temporarily idled surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cortez, CO, Montezuma County, CO. It has 94 violations on record (32 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Montezuma County Road Department.
MONTEZUMA COUNTY
Operator: Montezuma County Road Department
Controller: Montezuma County-Co
Location: Cortez, CO, Montezuma County, CO
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 94 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/13/2025 | 56.14107 | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 10/15/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/15/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/15/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/30/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/30/2022 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/30/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/30/2019 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/30/2019 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2018 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/08/2018 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.14109(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 08/30/2016 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 06/03/2015 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/03/2015 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/03/2015 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 06/03/2015 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 06/03/2015 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
Inspections
View all 44 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2025 | 05/13/2025 | 22.50 | 2 |
| 10/10/2024 | 10/16/2024 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 09/27/2024 | 09/27/2024 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 11/29/2022 | 12/06/2022 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 09/28/2022 | 09/28/2022 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/11/2022 | 01/11/2022 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 08/16/2021 | 08/17/2021 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 03/10/2021 | 03/10/2021 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 03/30/2020 | 04/01/2020 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 04/30/2019 | 05/01/2019 | 26.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does MONTEZUMA COUNTY have?
MONTEZUMA COUNTY has 94 MSHA violations on record, of which 32 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.
What type of mine is MONTEZUMA COUNTY?
MONTEZUMA COUNTY is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cortez, CO, Montezuma County, CO. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at MONTEZUMA COUNTY?
According to MSHA records, MONTEZUMA COUNTY has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates MONTEZUMA COUNTY?
MONTEZUMA COUNTY is operated by Montezuma County Road Department and controlled by Montezuma County-Co. MSHA Mine ID: 0504146.