Key Takeaway
Rainbow Valley Plant is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Buckeye, Maricopa County, AZ. It has 36 violations on record (12 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Wesco Minerals LLC.
Rainbow Valley Plant
Operator: Wesco Minerals LLC
Controller: Paul Pomp; Joseph Arnoso
Location: Buckeye, Maricopa County, AZ
Recent Violations
View all 36 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2010 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/25/2009 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/25/2009 | 56.14132(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 03/24/2009 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/24/2009 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/24/2009 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/24/2009 | 56.16005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 03/24/2009 | 56.12002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 03/24/2009 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 03/24/2009 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/14/2008 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/30/2008 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 06/30/2008 | 56.11027 | S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 01/22/2008 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/17/2008 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/17/2008 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/17/2008 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 01/17/2008 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/17/2008 | 56.17001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/17/2008 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 186d lost |
| 03/21/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 3d restricted |
Inspections
View all 9 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2010 | 03/16/2010 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 03/24/2009 | 03/25/2009 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 07/23/2008 | 07/23/2008 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 07/14/2008 | 07/15/2008 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 03/24/2008 | 03/24/2008 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 01/30/2008 | 01/30/2008 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 01/17/2008 | 01/23/2008 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 07/05/2007 | 07/05/2007 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/14/2007 | 06/21/2007 | 50.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Rainbow Valley Plant have?
Rainbow Valley Plant has 36 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Rainbow Valley Plant?
Rainbow Valley Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Buckeye, Maricopa County, AZ. It currently has employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Rainbow Valley Plant?
According to MSHA records, Rainbow Valley Plant has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Rainbow Valley Plant?
Rainbow Valley Plant is operated by Wesco Minerals LLC and controlled by Paul Pomp; Joseph Arnoso. MSHA Mine ID: 0203156.