Key Takeaway
River Canyon III is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in McCarran, Storey County, NV. It has 30 violations on record (6 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Joy Engineering.
River Canyon III
Operator: Joy Engineering
Controller: Rick Joy
Location: McCarran, Storey County, NV
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 30 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 56.23003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 08/09/2022 | 56.14130(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $144 |
| 10/05/2021 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/02/2019 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/22/2018 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 02/06/2018 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 06/09/2017 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 03/30/2016 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/03/2015 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/03/2015 | 56.14105 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,161 |
| 09/03/2015 | 46.7(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,700 |
| 08/31/2015 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/31/2015 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/31/2015 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $873 |
| 03/10/2015 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/29/2014 | 56.20011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/29/2014 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/16/2014 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/08/2012 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/10/2011 | 56.20002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2024 | MACHINERY | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 05/02/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 289d lost |
Inspections
View all 33 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 02/05/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 03/06/2025 | 03/07/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 10/08/2024 | 10/08/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 03/19/2024 | 03/19/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/26/2023 | 05/31/2023 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 05/13/2023 | 05/13/2023 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 08/09/2022 | 08/10/2022 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 10/04/2021 | 10/06/2021 | 13.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does River Canyon III have?
River Canyon III has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is River Canyon III?
River Canyon III is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in McCarran, Storey County, NV. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at River Canyon III?
According to MSHA records, River Canyon III has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates River Canyon III?
River Canyon III is operated by Joy Engineering and controlled by Rick Joy. MSHA Mine ID: 2602617.