Key Takeaway
Thornton is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Rexburg, Madison County, ID. It has 22 violations on record (5 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Walters Ready Mix, Inc..
Thornton
Operator: Walters Ready Mix, Inc.
Controller: David Z Walters
Location: Rexburg, Madison County, ID
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 22 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/13/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/09/2024 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 09/09/2024 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/09/2024 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/09/2024 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/11/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/11/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/29/2021 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/25/2017 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/31/2016 | 46.5(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $307 |
| 08/31/2016 | 46.8(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 08/31/2016 | 46.11(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $276 |
| 08/31/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 08/31/2016 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 08/31/2016 | 56.4200(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 09/11/2014 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 07/12/2011 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 04/20/2015 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 54d restricted |
Inspections
View all 26 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/13/2025 | 08/25/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 08/22/2023 | 08/22/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 08/11/2023 | 08/12/2023 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 04/20/2022 | 04/21/2022 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 07/29/2021 | 08/02/2021 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 06/28/2021 | 06/29/2021 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/14/2021 | 01/14/2021 | 1.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Thornton have?
Thornton has 22 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Thornton?
Thornton is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Rexburg, Madison County, ID. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Thornton?
According to MSHA records, Thornton has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Thornton?
Thornton is operated by Walters Ready Mix, Inc. and controlled by David Z Walters. MSHA Mine ID: 1002184.