Key Takeaway
Ponderosa Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Burns, Harney County, OR. It has 4 violations on record (0 S&S) and $480 in proposed penalties. Operated by Desert Sun Mining and Gems, Inc..
Ponderosa Mine
Operator: Desert Sun Mining and Gems, Inc.
Controller: Bruce G Moore; John Woodmark
Location: Burns, Harney County, OR
Employees: 12
Recent Violations
View all 4 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/19/2019 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/26/2018 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/21/2017 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Inspections
View all 15 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2025 | 07/09/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 07/15/2024 | 07/16/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/12/2023 | 07/12/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/11/2022 | 08/11/2022 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 06/07/2021 | 06/07/2021 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 08/31/2020 | 09/01/2020 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/22/2019 | 07/23/2019 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2019 | 07/10/2019 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 06/19/2019 | 06/20/2019 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 08/08/2018 | 08/08/2018 | 9.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Ponderosa Mine have?
Ponderosa Mine has 4 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $480.
What type of mine is Ponderosa Mine?
Ponderosa Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Burns, Harney County, OR. It currently has 12 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Ponderosa Mine?
According to MSHA records, Ponderosa Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Ponderosa Mine?
Ponderosa Mine is operated by Desert Sun Mining and Gems, Inc. and controlled by Bruce G Moore; John Woodmark. MSHA Mine ID: 3503816.