Spanish Springs Quarry

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Western Nevada Materials

Controller: Teichert Inc

Location: Sparks, Washoe County, NV

Employees: 14

311
Violations
69
S&S Violations
24
Accidents
$361K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/12/2025 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $366
06/12/2025 56.16001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $366
06/12/2025 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,219
06/12/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $366
06/12/2025 56.13015(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $549
06/12/2025 50.11(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/12/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $245
06/12/2025 56.17001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $165
06/12/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $366
06/12/2025 56.14100(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $165
01/29/2025 56.18002(a) S&S ModNegligence $818
01/29/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/29/2025 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $165
01/29/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/29/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/29/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $165
01/29/2025 56.13011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/28/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $165
01/28/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/28/2025 56.20003(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,712

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/11/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 20d lost, 58d restricted
03/31/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 39d restricted
09/28/2022 OTHER FATALITY Fatal
09/26/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted
08/27/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted
04/21/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
04/16/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/23/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 24d lost, 10d restricted
02/18/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/15/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/28/2026 01/28/2026 11.00 1
01/07/2026 01/08/2026 13.25 1
09/16/2025 09/16/2025 3.75 1
08/25/2025 08/26/2025 12.00 1
07/07/2025 07/07/2025 6.50 1
06/17/2025 06/17/2025 10.25 1
06/12/2025 06/12/2025 18.75 1
05/19/2025 05/20/2025 13.25 1
02/06/2025 02/06/2025 4.00 1
01/27/2025 01/29/2025 36.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2600803
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees14
Days/Week2.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates39.6855560, -119.7188890
Nearest TownSparks

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Spanish Springs Quarry have?

Spanish Springs Quarry has 311 MSHA violations on record, of which 69 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $361K.

What type of mine is Spanish Springs Quarry?

Spanish Springs Quarry is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sparks, Washoe County, NV. It currently has 14 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Spanish Springs Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Spanish Springs Quarry has 24 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Spanish Springs Quarry?

Spanish Springs Quarry is operated by Western Nevada Materials and controlled by Teichert Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2600803.