Key Takeaway
Owens Lake Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lone Pine, Inyo County, CA. It has 24 violations on record (6 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by U S Borax Inc.
Owens Lake Mine
Operator: U S Borax Inc
Controller: Rio Tinto Group
Location: Lone Pine, Inyo County, CA
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 24 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2024 | 48.9 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/11/2023 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $712 |
| 10/13/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $453 |
| 05/12/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 11/05/2019 | 56.14207 | S&S | ModNegligence | $604 |
| 07/09/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 01/08/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/01/2018 | 41.11 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 12/12/2017 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/12/2017 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/26/2013 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/14/2010 | 56.4201(a)(4) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 04/07/2009 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 12/11/2007 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/04/2006 | 56.15020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 12/06/2005 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 12/06/2005 | 48.9 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 05/30/2002 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $90 |
| 05/30/2002 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 05/30/2002 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
Inspections
View all 50 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | 01/14/2026 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 02/14/2024 | 02/14/2024 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 05/10/2023 | 05/11/2023 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 03/28/2023 | 03/28/2023 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 04/06/2022 | 04/06/2022 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 10/12/2021 | 10/13/2021 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 05/26/2021 | 05/26/2021 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 12/09/2020 | 12/09/2020 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 05/12/2020 | 05/12/2020 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 11/05/2019 | 11/06/2019 | 12.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Owens Lake Mine have?
Owens Lake Mine has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Owens Lake Mine?
Owens Lake Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lone Pine, Inyo County, CA. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Owens Lake Mine?
According to MSHA records, Owens Lake Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Owens Lake Mine?
Owens Lake Mine is operated by U S Borax Inc and controlled by Rio Tinto Group. MSHA Mine ID: 0402834.