Key Takeaway

Topaz Mountain Gem Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lake George, Park County, CO. It has 3 violations on record (0 S&S) and $356 in proposed penalties. Operated by Glacier Peak Mining LLC.

Topaz Mountain Gem Mine

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Glacier Peak Mining LLC

Controller: Susan Dorris; Joseph Dorris

Location: Lake George, Park County, CO

Employees: 3

3
Violations
0
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$356
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/28/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/28/2019 56.18010 Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
09/30/2016 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $114

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/05/2025 09/18/2025 8.50 1
08/27/2024 08/27/2024 7.00 1
07/07/2023 07/07/2023 10.00 1
07/24/2022 07/27/2022 18.00 3
07/29/2020 07/29/2020 11.50 1
09/05/2019 09/05/2019 3.00 1
08/28/2019 08/28/2019 12.00 1
06/19/2018 06/25/2018 3.75 1
08/09/2017 08/09/2017 8.00 1
09/30/2016 09/30/2016 6.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0505063
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionGemstones
Employees3
Days/Week2.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates39.1038890, -105.3925000
Nearest TownLake George

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Topaz Mountain Gem Mine have?

Topaz Mountain Gem Mine has 3 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $356.

What type of mine is Topaz Mountain Gem Mine?

Topaz Mountain Gem Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lake George, Park County, CO. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Topaz Mountain Gem Mine?

According to MSHA records, Topaz Mountain Gem Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Topaz Mountain Gem Mine?

Topaz Mountain Gem Mine is operated by Glacier Peak Mining LLC and controlled by Susan Dorris; Joseph Dorris. MSHA Mine ID: 0505063.