Key Takeaway

U S Hill Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Velaroe, Taos County, NM. It has 34 violations on record (16 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Oglebay Norton Specialty Minerals Incorporated.

U S Hill Mine

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Oglebay Norton Specialty Minerals Incorporated

Controller: Oglebay Norton Company

Location: Velaroe, Taos County, NM

34
Violations
16
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/07/2004 48.5(a) S&S HighNegligence $254
04/07/2004 48.8 Non-S&S HighNegligence $178
10/16/2001 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $113
10/16/2001 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/16/2001 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $113
10/16/2001 56.14100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/16/2001 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/27/2001 56.12005 S&S ModNegligence $90
06/27/2001 56.12001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/26/2001 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $90
06/26/2001 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $90
06/26/2001 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/26/2001 56.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/26/2001 56.20008(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
11/29/2000 50.20(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
11/29/2000 56.15005 S&S ModNegligence $113
11/28/2000 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $90
11/28/2000 56.9300(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
11/28/2000 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $140
11/28/2000 56.12001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/27/2002 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/07/2004 04/07/2004 13.00 1
08/13/2003 08/13/2003 5.00 1
08/27/2002 08/28/2002 14.00 1
11/27/2001 11/27/2001 6.00 1
10/16/2001 10/17/2001 27.00 1
06/26/2001 06/28/2001 0.00 0
11/28/2000 11/29/2000 21.00 1
10/02/2000 10/02/2000 5.00 1
08/29/2000 08/29/2000 18.00 1
08/29/2000 08/29/2000 0.00 0

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2900608
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionMica
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.1592030, -105.9744380
Nearest TownVelaroe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does U S Hill Mine have?

U S Hill Mine has 34 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is U S Hill Mine?

U S Hill Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Velaroe, Taos County, NM. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at U S Hill Mine?

According to MSHA records, U S Hill Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates U S Hill Mine?

U S Hill Mine is operated by Oglebay Norton Specialty Minerals Incorporated and controlled by Oglebay Norton Company. MSHA Mine ID: 2900608.