Key Takeaway
New Horizon Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Nucla, Montrose County, CO. It has 136 violations on record (22 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC.
New Horizon Mine
Operator: Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC
Controller: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assn Inc
Location: Nucla, Montrose County, CO
Recent Violations
View all 136 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2018 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/14/2018 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/07/2018 | 77.1707(b)(11) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/07/2018 | 77.403-1(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/29/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/29/2014 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/29/2014 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/29/2014 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/29/2014 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/26/2014 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/26/2014 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/18/2014 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/27/2012 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $224 |
| 10/21/2010 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/22/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/18/2008 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 03/18/2008 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/17/2008 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 09/06/2007 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,304 |
| 03/07/2007 | 62.110(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 350d lost |
| 04/03/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/08/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 58d lost |
| 06/18/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 06/18/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/15/2004 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 07/15/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/29/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 12/04/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
| 07/21/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 69 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2019 | 03/04/2019 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 07/02/2018 | 08/16/2018 | 48.50 | 2 |
| 02/05/2018 | 02/20/2018 | 42.00 | 1 |
| 08/28/2017 | 09/11/2017 | 45.50 | 1 |
| 05/08/2017 | 06/13/2017 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 03/06/2017 | 03/13/2017 | 41.00 | 1 |
| 04/04/2016 | 04/25/2016 | 69.50 | 1 |
| 01/27/2016 | 01/27/2016 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/13/2015 | 12/14/2015 | 65.50 | 1 |
| 07/27/2015 | 08/03/2015 | 43.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does New Horizon Mine have?
New Horizon Mine has 136 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is New Horizon Mine?
New Horizon Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Nucla, Montrose County, CO. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at New Horizon Mine?
According to MSHA records, New Horizon Mine has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates New Horizon Mine?
New Horizon Mine is operated by Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC and controlled by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assn Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0500299.