Key Takeaway
Spectrum Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Plush, Lake County, OR. It has 18 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by High Desert Gems and Minerals.
Spectrum Mine
Operator: High Desert Gems and Minerals
Controller: Christopher H Rose
Location: Plush, Lake County, OR
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 18 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2025 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 07/23/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/11/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/04/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/08/2021 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/16/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 06/20/2017 | 56.14109 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/30/2014 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/30/2014 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/11/2013 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/27/2011 | 56.12004 | S&S | HighNegligence | $807 |
| 09/27/2011 | 56.12013(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/27/2011 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/31/2011 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 08/31/2011 | 46.5(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 08/31/2011 | 46.3(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/31/2011 | 41.20 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 21 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/26/2025 | 03/27/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 07/22/2024 | 07/23/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 08/11/2023 | 08/11/2023 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 08/11/2023 | 08/11/2023 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 08/15/2022 | 08/16/2022 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 08/04/2022 | 08/04/2022 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 09/07/2021 | 09/13/2021 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 07/13/2020 | 07/14/2020 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 08/15/2019 | 08/15/2019 | 1.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Spectrum Mine have?
Spectrum Mine has 18 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Spectrum Mine?
Spectrum Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Plush, Lake County, OR. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Spectrum Mine?
According to MSHA records, Spectrum Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Spectrum Mine?
Spectrum Mine is operated by High Desert Gems and Minerals and controlled by Christopher H Rose. MSHA Mine ID: 3503769.