Key Takeaway

RHEX Vernal Mine is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Vernal, Uintah County, UT. It has 73 violations on record (24 S&S) and $67K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ramsey Hill Exploration L.L.C..

RHEX Vernal Mine

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Ramsey Hill Exploration L.L.C.

Controller: Chris M Kusilek; Dianna J Kusilek

Location: Vernal, Uintah County, UT

Employees: 62

73
Violations
24
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$67K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/30/2025 56.16009 S&S ModNegligence $13,436
04/15/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $267
04/15/2025 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $592
04/15/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $267
04/15/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $592
04/15/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $267
10/08/2024 56.12021 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,098
10/08/2024 56.14100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,098
10/08/2024 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,098
10/07/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,098
10/07/2024 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $492
08/23/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $492
08/23/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $328
08/23/2024 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $5,433
02/28/2024 50.30-1(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/28/2024 56.14201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,098
02/22/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,098
02/22/2024 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $1,637
02/22/2024 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $2,440
02/22/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $492

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/30/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 53d lost
10/26/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/20/2024 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 7d restricted
02/24/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/21/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
12/10/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted
08/16/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/09/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
04/15/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost
05/26/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 271d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/02/2025 06/09/2025 15.50 1
04/14/2025 04/17/2025 18.50 1
10/07/2024 10/15/2024 22.00 1
09/25/2024 09/26/2024 2.00 1
08/26/2024 08/27/2024 15.00 1
08/23/2024 08/26/2024 20.50 1
05/30/2024 05/30/2024 6.50 1
04/01/2024 04/01/2024 3.00 1
02/19/2024 02/29/2024 65.00 1
11/30/2023 12/01/2023 12.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4202700
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionGround Silica
Employees62
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.5730560, -109.4858330
Nearest TownVernal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does RHEX Vernal Mine have?

RHEX Vernal Mine has 73 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $67K.

What type of mine is RHEX Vernal Mine?

RHEX Vernal Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Vernal, Uintah County, UT. It currently has 62 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at RHEX Vernal Mine?

According to MSHA records, RHEX Vernal Mine has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates RHEX Vernal Mine?

RHEX Vernal Mine is operated by Ramsey Hill Exploration L.L.C. and controlled by Chris M Kusilek; Dianna J Kusilek. MSHA Mine ID: 4202700.