Key Takeaway
Wrights Creek Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Malad City, Oneida County, ID. It has 75 violations on record (10 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hess Pumice Products Inc.
Wrights Creek Mine
Operator: Hess Pumice Products Inc
Controller: J Marvin Hess
Location: Malad City, Oneida County, ID
Employees: 17
Recent Violations
View all 75 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/15/2025 | 56.11004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 07/15/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,736 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 09/05/2024 | 56.4330 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/05/2024 | 56.18002(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/04/2024 | 56.14205 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/04/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/04/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/04/2024 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/04/2024 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/04/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/04/2024 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/27/2024 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/20/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/20/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/28/2023 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 10/25/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 52d lost, 43d restricted |
| 03/05/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/02/2008 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/07/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/17/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 07/15/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/01/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 05/16/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 11/05/2002 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 50 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 01/07/2026 | 24.50 | 1 |
| 07/14/2025 | 07/18/2025 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 03/10/2025 | 03/13/2025 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/09/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 09/04/2024 | 09/06/2024 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 02/16/2024 | 02/28/2024 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 09/20/2023 | 09/22/2023 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 03/20/2023 | 03/29/2023 | 8.75 | 2 |
| 09/19/2022 | 09/23/2022 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 03/24/2022 | 03/28/2022 | 16.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wrights Creek Mine have?
Wrights Creek Mine has 75 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.
What type of mine is Wrights Creek Mine?
Wrights Creek Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Malad City, Oneida County, ID. It currently has 17 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Wrights Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Wrights Creek Mine has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Wrights Creek Mine?
Wrights Creek Mine is operated by Hess Pumice Products Inc and controlled by J Marvin Hess. MSHA Mine ID: 1000100.