Key Takeaway

Shafter Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Metal, located in MARFA, Presidio County, TX. It has 183 violations on record (70 S&S) and $126K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rio Grande Mining Company.

Shafter Mine

Abandoned Underground Metal

Operator: Rio Grande Mining Company

Controller: Aurcana Corporation

Location: MARFA, Presidio County, TX

183
Violations
70
S&S Violations
37
Accidents
$126K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/06/2013 48.8(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $270
11/05/2013 57.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $540
11/05/2013 57.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,111
11/05/2013 57.4104(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
11/05/2013 57.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
11/05/2013 57.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
11/05/2013 57.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
11/05/2013 57.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
11/05/2013 57.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
11/04/2013 57.4102 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
11/04/2013 57.4760(a) S&S HighNegligence $8,209
11/03/2013 57.11054 S&S HighNegligence $10,437
11/03/2013 57.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $946
11/01/2013 Non-S&S $0
10/30/2013 57.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $460
10/30/2013 57.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/30/2013 57.20013 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/30/2013 49.8(b) S&S HighNegligence $15,570
10/09/2013 57.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
10/09/2013 57.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $362

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/12/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 177d lost
09/23/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost
09/09/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 34d restricted
06/30/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
05/29/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
05/20/2013 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost
05/12/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
04/18/2013 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 4d restricted
02/15/2013 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 14d restricted
02/08/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/18/2014 02/18/2014 6.00 1
12/10/2013 12/10/2013 0.00 0
11/01/2013 02/18/2014 40.00 1
10/29/2013 10/29/2013 6.50 1
10/29/2013 11/12/2013 63.50 1
10/08/2013 10/10/2013 57.00 3
09/09/2013 09/09/2013 9.50 1
08/19/2013 08/19/2013 9.00 1
07/29/2013 08/01/2013 57.00 2
07/10/2013 07/10/2013 0.00 0

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4102905
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionSilver Ore
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates29.8150000, -104.3111110
Nearest TownMARFA

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Shafter Mine have?

Shafter Mine has 183 MSHA violations on record, of which 70 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $126K.

What type of mine is Shafter Mine?

Shafter Mine is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in MARFA, Presidio County, TX. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Shafter Mine?

According to MSHA records, Shafter Mine has 37 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Shafter Mine?

Shafter Mine is operated by Rio Grande Mining Company and controlled by Aurcana Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4102905.