Key Takeaway

Viburnum #35 (Casteel Mine) is a active underground mine producing Metal, located in Bixby, Iron County, MO. It has 1,144 violations on record (241 S&S) and $702K in proposed penalties. Operated by Doe Run Co.

Viburnum #35 (Casteel Mine)

Active Underground Metal

Operator: Doe Run Co

Controller: Renco Group

Location: Bixby, Iron County, MO

Employees: 98

1,144
Violations
241
S&S Violations
133
Accidents
$702K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/11/2026 57.5060(b)(3) S&S LowNegligence $0
02/11/2026 57.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/11/2026 62.172(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/09/2026 57.11054 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/09/2026 57.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/09/2026 57.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/06/2026 57.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/06/2026 57.4603(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/06/2026 57.12020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/06/2026 57.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 57.11050(a) S&S LowNegligence $0
02/05/2026 57.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 57.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 57.4011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/04/2026 57.4502(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/04/2026 57.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/04/2026 57.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/04/2026 57.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/04/2026 57.4603(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/03/2026 57.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/29/2026 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
01/16/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
11/08/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/19/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
06/29/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted
06/12/2025 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 35d restricted
05/22/2025 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 28d restricted
08/29/2024 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted
07/29/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 48d restricted
07/24/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/02/2026 02/17/2026 149.00 4
01/21/2026 45.75 3
12/19/2025 12/22/2025 10.25 1
12/05/2025 12/08/2025 15.00 2
12/02/2025 01/20/2026 10.00 2
11/10/2025 02/10/2026 140.00 4
10/09/2025 12/01/2025 160.00 4
08/25/2025 12/10/2025 211.75 4
07/21/2025 09/22/2025 323.25 8
06/02/2025 06/02/2025 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2301800
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionLead-Zinc Ore
Employees98
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates37.6563890, -91.1225000
Nearest TownBixby

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Viburnum #35 (Casteel Mine) have?

Viburnum #35 (Casteel Mine) has 1144 MSHA violations on record, of which 241 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $702K.

What type of mine is Viburnum #35 (Casteel Mine)?

Viburnum #35 (Casteel Mine) is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in Bixby, Iron County, MO. It currently has 98 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Viburnum #35 (Casteel Mine)?

According to MSHA records, Viburnum #35 (Casteel Mine) has 133 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Viburnum #35 (Casteel Mine)?

Viburnum #35 (Casteel Mine) is operated by Doe Run Co and controlled by Renco Group. MSHA Mine ID: 2301800.