Key Takeaway

Valley Rock is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Taft, Kern County, CA. It has 22 violations on record (5 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gilliam & Sons Inc.

Valley Rock

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Gilliam & Sons Inc

Controller: Bill W Gilliam

Location: Taft, Kern County, CA

22
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/21/2012 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/04/2011 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/09/2011 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/16/2011 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
04/08/2010 46.5(a) S&S HighNegligence $971
04/08/2010 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/22/2009 56.18012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
10/21/2009 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $687
10/21/2009 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/20/2009 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
05/20/2009 56.14211(b) S&S HighNegligence $2,000
05/20/2009 56.15005 S&S HighNegligence $2,000
05/20/2009 Non-S&S $0
05/04/2009 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/19/2008 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/19/2008 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/19/2008 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/19/2008 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $117
11/19/2008 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/30/2008 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/21/2012 03/21/2012 22.50 1
08/04/2011 08/04/2011 13.25 1
03/09/2011 03/10/2011 18.00 1
02/23/2011 02/23/2011 1.50 1
04/08/2010 04/09/2010 15.25 1
10/21/2009 10/22/2009 20.00 1
06/30/2009 06/30/2009 3.50 1
05/20/2009 05/21/2009 24.75 1
05/04/2009 05/05/2009 4.50 1
11/19/2008 11/20/2008 20.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0405733
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates35.3827770, -119.1119440
Nearest TownTaft

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Valley Rock have?

Valley Rock has 22 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Valley Rock?

Valley Rock is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Taft, Kern County, CA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Valley Rock?

According to MSHA records, Valley Rock has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Valley Rock?

Valley Rock is operated by Gilliam & Sons Inc and controlled by Bill W Gilliam. MSHA Mine ID: 0405733.