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

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: High Desert Gems and Minerals

Controller: Christopher H Rose

Location: Plush, Lake County, OR

Employees: 3

18
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID3503769
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionGemstones
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.7330560, -119.8677780
Nearest TownPlush

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.