Key Takeaway
Willow Creek Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Metal, located in Leadville, Lake County, CO. It has 36 violations on record (13 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mt Elbert Mining Co LLC.
Willow Creek Mine
Operator: Mt Elbert Mining Co LLC
Controller: Robert Geraghty
Location: Leadville, Lake County, CO
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 36 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/11/2022 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/11/2022 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/28/2022 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/28/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/28/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/28/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/28/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/17/2021 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $125 |
| 08/17/2021 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $125 |
| 09/03/2014 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/26/2014 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/26/2014 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/26/2014 | 56.12019 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/26/2014 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/26/2014 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/28/2011 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/21/2010 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/15/2010 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 09/15/2010 | 56.12028 | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
Inspections
View all 17 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2025 | 06/23/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 06/11/2025 | 06/13/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 08/21/2023 | 08/21/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2022 | 08/12/2022 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 07/27/2022 | 08/12/2022 | 44.50 | 3 |
| 08/16/2021 | 08/17/2021 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 08/25/2014 | 09/03/2014 | 48.25 | 1 |
| 06/27/2011 | 06/28/2011 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 09/15/2010 | 09/21/2010 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 09/15/2010 | 09/16/2010 | 10.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Willow Creek Mine have?
Willow Creek Mine has 36 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is Willow Creek Mine?
Willow Creek Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Leadville, Lake County, CO. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Willow Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Willow Creek Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Willow Creek Mine?
Willow Creek Mine is operated by Mt Elbert Mining Co LLC and controlled by Robert Geraghty. MSHA Mine ID: 0504855.