Key Takeaway

UPTON MILL & MINE is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Upton, Weston County, WY. It has 16 violations on record (7 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by American Colloid Company Minerals Group.

UPTON MILL & MINE

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: American Colloid Company Minerals Group

Controller: Minerals Technologies Inc

Location: Upton, Weston County, WY

16
Violations
7
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/08/2002 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/08/2002 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/28/2001 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
03/28/2001 56.12034 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/27/2000 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/27/2000 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/27/2000 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $242
01/27/2000 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $294
01/26/2000 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $242
01/26/2000 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/26/2000 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $242
01/25/2000 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/25/2000 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/25/2000 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $242
01/25/2000 56.12034 S&S ModNegligence $113
01/25/2000 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $113

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/30/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/22/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
10/18/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 24d restricted
05/03/2001 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 55d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/17/2002 10/17/2002 4.00 1
01/08/2002 01/08/2002 39.00 1
03/27/2001 03/29/2001 17.00 1
01/25/2000 01/27/2000 39.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4800059
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Nearest TownUpton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does UPTON MILL & MINE have?

UPTON MILL & MINE has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is UPTON MILL & MINE?

UPTON MILL & MINE is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Upton, Weston County, WY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at UPTON MILL & MINE?

According to MSHA records, UPTON MILL & MINE has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates UPTON MILL & MINE?

UPTON MILL & MINE is operated by American Colloid Company Minerals Group and controlled by Minerals Technologies Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4800059.