Picacho Plant
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: Kilauea Crushers Inc
Controller: C William Nichols
Location: Carefree, Maricopa County, AZ
Employees: 20
330
Violations
70
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$190K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 330 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 06/12/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,550 |
| 06/12/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 06/12/2025 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,550 |
| 06/11/2025 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $7,676 |
| 06/11/2025 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,968 |
| 06/11/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 06/11/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 06/11/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 06/11/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 06/11/2025 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 10/29/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/24/2024 | 56.12068 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/24/2024 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/24/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/24/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/21/2024 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/21/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,918 |
| 12/21/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,918 |
| 12/21/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,918 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 13 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 08/03/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 10/02/2008 | NONPOWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 69d restricted |
| 09/04/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 07/24/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 58d lost, 30d restricted |
| 04/20/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/02/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/07/2003 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/16/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/21/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 75 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2025 | 06/23/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | 06/16/2025 | 32.75 | 1 |
| 10/23/2024 | 11/01/2024 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/21/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/21/2024 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 01/22/2024 | 01/22/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/03/2024 | 01/03/2024 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 12/21/2023 | 12/22/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 08/08/2023 | 08/09/2023 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 03/14/2023 | 03/20/2023 | 25.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0202479
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees20
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.8327780, -112.4480560
Nearest TownCarefree
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Picacho Plant have?
Picacho Plant has 330 MSHA violations on record, of which 70 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $190K.
What type of mine is Picacho Plant?
Picacho Plant is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Carefree, Maricopa County, AZ. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Picacho Plant?
According to MSHA records, Picacho Plant has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Picacho Plant?
Picacho Plant is operated by Kilauea Crushers Inc and controlled by C William Nichols. MSHA Mine ID: 0202479.