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
Operator: Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC
Controller: Specialty Granules LLC
Location: ione, Amador County, CA
Employees: 74
Recent Violations
View all 330 →| 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
View all 57 →| 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
View all 91 →| 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 |
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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.