Key Takeaway

Pop-Corn is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fallon, Churchill County, NV. It has 12 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC.

Pop-Corn

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Controller: USS Holdings Inc

Location: Fallon, Churchill County, NV

Employees: 5

12
Violations
2
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/09/2019 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
01/27/2015 56.14207 S&S ModNegligence $243
01/27/2015 48.31 S&S ModNegligence $362
01/27/2015 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
01/27/2015 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/27/2015 45.4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/27/2015 47.54(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/27/2015 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/16/2009 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/06/2009 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $403
10/06/2009 56.20008(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/06/2009 56.18020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $362

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/05/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/01/2025 10/08/2025 16.00 1
03/25/2025 03/25/2025 8.00 1
04/08/2024 04/11/2024 16.00 1
05/24/2023 05/24/2023 5.00 1
08/17/2022 08/19/2022 7.25 1
03/11/2021 03/15/2021 7.00 1
07/06/2020 07/09/2020 5.00 1
05/01/2019 05/13/2019 9.50 1
10/10/2018 10/15/2018 13.50 1
09/04/2018 09/04/2018 12.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2602236
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionPerlite
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.5625000, -119.4813890
Nearest TownFallon

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Pop-Corn have?

Pop-Corn has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Pop-Corn?

Pop-Corn is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fallon, Churchill County, NV. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Pop-Corn?

According to MSHA records, Pop-Corn has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Pop-Corn?

Pop-Corn is operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC and controlled by USS Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2602236.