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
Operator: French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp
Controller: Matt Allain
Location: French Gulch, Shasta County, CA
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 277 →| 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
View all 39 →| 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
View all 113 →| 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 |
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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.