Key Takeaway

Whirlwind Mine is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Metal, located in Gateway, Mesa County, CO. It has 24 violations on record (1 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by EFR Colorado Plateau LLC.

Whirlwind Mine

Temporarily Idled Underground Metal

Operator: EFR Colorado Plateau LLC

Controller: Energy Fuels Inc

Location: Gateway, Mesa County, CO

Employees: 7

24
Violations
1
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/22/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/22/2023 57.14116(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/14/2022 57.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/14/2022 57.4430(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/05/2011 57.5040(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/05/2011 57.20032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/29/2010 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/29/2010 57.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/29/2010 57.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
02/12/2009 57.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
03/24/2008 57.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/24/2008 57.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/20/2008 57.11052(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/20/2008 57.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/19/2008 57.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/19/2008 57.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
03/19/2008 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
03/19/2008 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
03/19/2008 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
03/19/2008 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/19/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 48d lost, 5d restricted
06/05/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/10/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 59d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/21/2023 08/23/2023 20.50 1
06/14/2023 06/14/2023 10.00 1
06/13/2023 06/13/2023 8.50 1
11/14/2022 11/18/2022 40.00 1
08/08/2022 08/10/2022 20.00 1
06/13/2022 06/15/2022 12.00 1
08/21/2012 08/21/2012 14.50 1
03/22/2012 03/22/2012 9.00 1
06/08/2011 06/09/2011 21.00 1
04/04/2011 04/08/2011 49.25 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0504816
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionUranium-Vanadium Ore
Employees7
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.6291670, -108.8541670
Nearest TownGateway

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Whirlwind Mine have?

Whirlwind Mine has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Whirlwind Mine?

Whirlwind Mine is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in Gateway, Mesa County, CO. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Whirlwind Mine?

According to MSHA records, Whirlwind Mine has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Whirlwind Mine?

Whirlwind Mine is operated by EFR Colorado Plateau LLC and controlled by Energy Fuels Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0504816.