Pinto Valley Mine
Active
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
Controller: Capstone Copper Corp
Location: Miami, Gila County, AZ
Employees: 728
1,740
Violations
421
S&S Violations
326
Accidents
$1.5M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,740 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 12/18/2025 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 12/18/2025 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 12/18/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 12/11/2025 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 12/04/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/04/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/03/2025 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 12/03/2025 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 12/03/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,503 |
| 12/01/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $642 |
| 11/25/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 11/25/2025 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 11/24/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $336 |
| 11/20/2025 | 56.4201(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 11/20/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 11/20/2025 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 11/20/2025 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 11/19/2025 | 47.41(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 11/19/2025 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 326 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/27/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/17/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/11/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 09/03/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/25/2025 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 08/24/2025 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 07/17/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/12/2025 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 06/26/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 32d lost |
Inspections
View all 239 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | 01/08/2026 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 12/22/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 11/25/2025 | 11/26/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 11/07/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 242.00 | 2 |
| 11/06/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 6.25 | 2 |
| 10/02/2025 | 10/30/2025 | 25.00 | 2 |
| 09/16/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/25/2025 | 08/25/2025 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 08/04/2025 | 08/18/2025 | 278.75 | 3 |
| 02/19/2025 | 02/20/2025 | 21.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0201049
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees728
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates33.3933330, -110.9711110
Nearest TownMiami
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Pinto Valley Mine have?
Pinto Valley Mine has 1740 MSHA violations on record, of which 421 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.5M.
What type of mine is Pinto Valley Mine?
Pinto Valley Mine is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Miami, Gila County, AZ. It currently has 728 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Pinto Valley Mine?
According to MSHA records, Pinto Valley Mine has 326 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Pinto Valley Mine?
Pinto Valley Mine is operated by Pinto Valley Mining Corp. and controlled by Capstone Copper Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 0201049.