Vernal Pit & Mill
Active
Facility
Nonmetal
Operator: Simplot Phosphates LLC
Controller: Scott Simplot
Location: Vernal, Uintah County, UT
Employees: 140
186
Violations
26
S&S Violations
84
Accidents
$31K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 186 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/08/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 04/01/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 10/23/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/22/2024 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 08/20/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/19/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 08/19/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 08/19/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/13/2023 | 56.12040 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/13/2023 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/12/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/12/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/13/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/13/2023 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 09/13/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $182 |
| 09/13/2023 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $905 |
| 09/12/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $182 |
| 09/12/2023 | 56.4200(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 84 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 35d restricted |
| 09/29/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/29/2024 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/01/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/27/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 53d lost, 10d restricted |
| 06/30/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/11/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 38d lost, 14d restricted |
| 01/30/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/24/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/04/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 79 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 01/14/2026 | 158.50 | 3 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 04/10/2025 | 60.50 | 1 |
| 10/23/2024 | 10/25/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 10/21/2024 | 10/29/2024 | 49.00 | 2 |
| 08/21/2024 | 08/26/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 08/19/2024 | 08/26/2024 | 69.00 | 2 |
| 03/26/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 01/25/2024 | 01/25/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2023 | 12/15/2023 | 77.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4200998
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionPhosphate Rock
Employees140
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates40.4555560, -109.5286110
Nearest TownVernal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Vernal Pit & Mill have?
Vernal Pit & Mill has 186 MSHA violations on record, of which 26 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $31K.
What type of mine is Vernal Pit & Mill?
Vernal Pit & Mill is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Vernal, Uintah County, UT. It currently has 140 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Vernal Pit & Mill?
According to MSHA records, Vernal Pit & Mill has 84 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Vernal Pit & Mill?
Vernal Pit & Mill is operated by Simplot Phosphates LLC and controlled by Scott Simplot. MSHA Mine ID: 4200998.