# Pinto Valley Mining Corp., Pinto Valley Mine (Gila County, AZ): MSHA citation under 56.16009 (2026-05-11)

**Safety Need Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Pinto Valley Mining Corp. |
| Mine | Pinto Valley Mine (ID 0201049) |
| Location | Gila County, AZ |
| Commodity | Copper Ore NEC |
| Mine type | Surface |
| Employees | 728 |
| Issued | 2026-05-11 |
| Action | Citation |
| Standard | 56.16009 |
| Significant & substantial | Yes |
| Negligence | High |
| Proposed penalty | Not yet assessed |
| Contested | No |

## Why this score
- Significant and substantial (S&S).
- High or reckless negligence.

Source: US DOL Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Open Government Data, company violators only (https://www.msha.gov/data-and-reports/mine-data-retrieval-system?mineId=0201049). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T01:31:23.849Z.
Data comes from MSHA Open Government Data files, which MSHA updates weekly; citations can appear days to weeks after issue, and proposed penalties are often blank until assessed months later. Citations can be modified, vacated or contested; confirm on the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Company violators only; individual agents are excluded. Not a consumer report and may not be used for FCRA purposes. Informational only; not legal or safety advice.