Key Takeaway

Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in ione, Amador County, CA. It has 330 violations on record (72 S&S) and $71K in proposed penalties. Operated by Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC.

Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC

Controller: Specialty Granules LLC

Location: ione, Amador County, CA

Employees: 74

330
Violations
72
S&S Violations
57
Accidents
$71K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/17/2025 56.12038 Non-S&S LowNegligence $267
12/16/2025 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/16/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $336
12/16/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $336
12/16/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $267
12/11/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/10/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/10/2025 56.20013 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/10/2025 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/09/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/09/2025 57.14130(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/06/2025 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $2,133
05/06/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/06/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $193
05/05/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $193
05/05/2025 56.12034 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/05/2025 56.14112(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $959
05/05/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/25/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $432
04/25/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/03/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 2d restricted
08/26/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/21/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 48d restricted
04/07/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
12/30/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
12/26/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
04/13/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/09/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 50d restricted
01/02/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted
05/03/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/09/2025 12/18/2025 55.75 2
06/24/2025 06/25/2025 18.50 1
04/25/2025 05/06/2025 40.50 1
12/02/2024 12/06/2024 51.00 1
08/30/2024 09/03/2024 23.00 1
07/11/2024 07/19/2024 5.25 1
06/20/2024 06/21/2024 5.75 1
03/18/2024 03/21/2024 15.50 1
02/02/2024 02/08/2024 30.00 1
08/09/2023 08/15/2023 40.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0405533
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees74
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.3436110, -120.9186110
Nearest Townione

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC have?

Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC has 330 MSHA violations on record, of which 72 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $71K.

What type of mine is Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC?

Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in ione, Amador County, CA. It currently has 74 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC?

According to MSHA records, Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC has 57 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC?

Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC is operated by Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC and controlled by Specialty Granules LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 0405533.