Key Takeaway

Surprise Hill is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Libby, Lincoln County, MT. It has 25 violations on record (7 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by R P O Stone Inc.

Surprise Hill

Abandoned Surface Stone

Operator: R P O Stone Inc

Controller: Robert P Orr

Location: Libby, Lincoln County, MT

25
Violations
7
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/10/2014 56.14103(b) Non-S&S $0
07/10/2014 56.14132(a) Non-S&S $0
06/24/2014 56.14207 S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2014 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
06/24/2014 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $112
06/24/2014 56.14103(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2014 56.20008(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/02/2014 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2013 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $243
09/10/2013 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
10/18/2011 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/18/2011 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
06/29/2011 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
06/29/2011 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/29/2011 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $200
10/21/2009 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/08/2009 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/08/2009 50.20(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/01/2009 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/01/2009 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/30/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/13/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 51d restricted
06/02/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 263d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/08/2014 07/11/2014 25.00 1
06/24/2014 06/24/2014 19.00 1
06/02/2014 06/02/2014 1.00 1
01/28/2014 01/29/2014 14.00 1
09/09/2013 09/11/2013 24.75 1
06/03/2013 06/04/2013 10.75 1
04/24/2012 04/25/2012 7.00 1
10/18/2011 10/19/2011 16.00 1
06/29/2011 06/29/2011 16.00 1
10/20/2009 10/22/2009 19.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2402284
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Stone NEC
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates48.3883330, -115.5561110
Nearest TownLibby

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Surprise Hill have?

Surprise Hill has 25 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Surprise Hill?

Surprise Hill is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Libby, Lincoln County, MT. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Surprise Hill?

According to MSHA records, Surprise Hill has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Surprise Hill?

Surprise Hill is operated by R P O Stone Inc and controlled by Robert P Orr. MSHA Mine ID: 2402284.