Key Takeaway
Whitewater #81 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Whitewater, CO 81527, Mesa County, CO. It has 94 violations on record (18 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Whitewater Building Materials Corp.
Whitewater #81
Operator: Whitewater Building Materials Corp
Controller: Lois Gardner; Arline M Stewart
Location: Whitewater, CO 81527, Mesa County, CO
Employees: 12
Recent Violations
View all 94 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/22/2019 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/22/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.4530 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/12/2017 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 12/12/2017 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 05/03/2017 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 20d restricted |
| 03/04/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 8d restricted |
| 04/18/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 38d restricted |
| 04/20/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/04/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/29/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/02/2015 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 60d lost |
| 12/16/2013 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/06/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/31/2011 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 59 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | 10/31/2025 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 09/16/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/02/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2025 | 01/28/2025 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 05/28/2024 | 06/03/2024 | 21.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 04/19/2024 | 04/19/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 03/05/2024 | 03/26/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2023 | 07/11/2023 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 02/21/2023 | 03/29/2023 | 28.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Whitewater #81 have?
Whitewater #81 has 94 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Whitewater #81?
Whitewater #81 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Whitewater, CO 81527, Mesa County, CO. It currently has 12 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Whitewater #81?
According to MSHA records, Whitewater #81 has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Whitewater #81?
Whitewater #81 is operated by Whitewater Building Materials Corp and controlled by Lois Gardner; Arline M Stewart. MSHA Mine ID: 0502357.