Key Takeaway
White Bear Mica Plant is a abandoned facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Custer, Custer County, SD. It has 197 violations on record (56 S&S) and $45K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pacer Minerals, LLC.
White Bear Mica Plant
Operator: Pacer Minerals, LLC
Controller: Berg Family Investments, LLC; BDG, LLC; Steve Burns
Location: Custer, Custer County, SD
Recent Violations
View all 197 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2023 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $712 |
| 05/02/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $318 |
| 05/01/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/01/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $182 |
| 04/21/2023 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $657 |
| 04/21/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $295 |
| 12/28/2022 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/28/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/28/2022 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $439 |
| 12/28/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/27/2022 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/27/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/27/2022 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/27/2022 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/27/2022 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/27/2022 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $439 |
| 03/16/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $183 |
| 03/15/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $183 |
| 03/15/2022 | 56.11003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 10/14/2021 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $257 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 21 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/2021 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/27/2021 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/12/2018 | MACHINERY | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 09/10/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 07/30/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 28d restricted |
| 05/04/2018 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/12/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 01/19/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 05/11/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/15/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 90d lost |
Inspections
View all 86 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 04/21/2023 | 05/04/2023 | 44.50 | 1 |
| 01/11/2023 | 01/11/2023 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 12/27/2022 | 12/29/2022 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 03/15/2022 | 03/17/2022 | 39.50 | 1 |
| 12/26/2021 | 12/29/2021 | 36.00 | 2 |
| 10/13/2021 | 10/15/2021 | 27.75 | 1 |
| 06/08/2021 | 06/09/2021 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 03/01/2021 | 03/05/2021 | 42.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does White Bear Mica Plant have?
White Bear Mica Plant has 197 MSHA violations on record, of which 56 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $45K.
What type of mine is White Bear Mica Plant?
White Bear Mica Plant is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Custer, Custer County, SD. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at White Bear Mica Plant?
According to MSHA records, White Bear Mica Plant has 21 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates White Bear Mica Plant?
White Bear Mica Plant is operated by Pacer Minerals, LLC and controlled by Berg Family Investments, LLC; BDG, LLC; Steve Burns. MSHA Mine ID: 3901158.