Key Takeaway

Washington Mine is a active underground mine producing Metal, located in French Gulch, Shasta County, CA. It has 277 violations on record (66 S&S) and $69K in proposed penalties. Operated by French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp.

Washington Mine

Active Underground Metal

Operator: French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp

Controller: Matt Allain

Location: French Gulch, Shasta County, CA

Employees: 8

277
Violations
66
S&S Violations
39
Accidents
$69K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/05/2025 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/12/2022 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
01/11/2022 57.6102(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/11/2022 57.6160(b)(2)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/11/2022 57.3203(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/28/2021 57.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
12/01/2020 57.18013 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/16/2016 57.4361(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
08/16/2016 40.4 Non-S&S NoNegligence $114
02/18/2016 57.11037 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/18/2016 57.15004 S&S ModNegligence $392
02/18/2016 57.6102(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
02/18/2016 48.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/17/2016 57.3200 S&S ModNegligence $263
02/17/2016 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/16/2016 49.3(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/16/2016 57.20032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/16/2016 57.8529 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/19/2015 57.12034 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/19/2015 57.14116(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/07/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
01/12/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/19/2015 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 65d lost
10/06/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 9d restricted
03/12/2015 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 190d lost
10/01/2013 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted
09/23/2013 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 38d restricted
07/22/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 90d lost
05/20/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/30/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/13/2026 01/14/2026 9.25 1
10/15/2025 10/15/2025 9.25 1
08/13/2025 08/13/2025 10.00 1
07/07/2025 07/09/2025 11.75 1
04/08/2025 04/09/2025 8.50 1
02/05/2025 02/06/2025 6.50 1
11/19/2024 11/20/2024 14.50 1
08/02/2024 08/05/2024 18.00 1
04/17/2024 04/18/2024 11.50 1
01/09/2024 01/10/2024 11.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0403425
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Employees8
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.7180560, -122.6808330
Nearest TownFrench Gulch

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Washington Mine have?

Washington Mine has 277 MSHA violations on record, of which 66 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $69K.

What type of mine is Washington Mine?

Washington Mine is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in French Gulch, Shasta County, CA. It currently has 8 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Washington Mine?

According to MSHA records, Washington Mine has 39 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Washington Mine?

Washington Mine is operated by French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp and controlled by Matt Allain. MSHA Mine ID: 0403425.