Key Takeaway
Velarde Mill is a abandoned facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Velarde, Rio Arriba County, NM. It has 64 violations on record (12 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Oglebay Norton Specialty Mineral Incorporated.
Velarde Mill
Operator: Oglebay Norton Specialty Mineral Incorporated
Controller: Oglebay Norton Company
Location: Velarde, Rio Arriba County, NM
Recent Violations
View all 64 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2004 | 56.5001(a/5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/01/2004 | 56.5001(a/5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 06/30/2004 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 02/25/2004 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 02/25/2004 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 02/24/2004 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 09/17/2003 | 56.5001(a/5) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/20/2003 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/19/2003 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 01/15/2003 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $294 |
| 01/15/2003 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 01/15/2003 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/15/2003 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/15/2003 | 56.5001(a/5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/15/2003 | 56.5001(a/5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $679 |
| 01/15/2003 | 56.5001(a/5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2003 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/14/2003 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $242 |
| 08/27/2002 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/27/2002 | 56.4603(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 05/01/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/30/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 42d restricted |
| 11/29/2002 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/11/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 29d restricted |
| 07/19/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 22d restricted |
| 04/16/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/25/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/23/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 3d restricted |
| 08/23/2001 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 28d lost, 2d restricted |
Inspections
View all 32 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2004 | 08/05/2004 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 08/02/2004 | 08/02/2004 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/30/2004 | 07/01/2004 | 61.00 | 2 |
| 04/06/2004 | 04/06/2004 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/24/2004 | 02/26/2004 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 09/17/2003 | 09/17/2003 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 08/19/2003 | 08/21/2003 | 37.00 | 1 |
| 03/31/2003 | 03/31/2003 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 03/18/2003 | 03/18/2003 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 01/14/2003 | 01/16/2003 | 80.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Velarde Mill have?
Velarde Mill has 64 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is Velarde Mill?
Velarde Mill is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Velarde, Rio Arriba County, NM. It currently has employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Velarde Mill?
According to MSHA records, Velarde Mill has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Velarde Mill?
Velarde Mill is operated by Oglebay Norton Specialty Mineral Incorporated and controlled by Oglebay Norton Company. MSHA Mine ID: 2900751.