# Volcanic Stone Co, Cinder Mountain Mine (Union County, NM): MSHA order under 56.14100(a) (2026-06-02)

**Safety Need Score:** 90/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Volcanic Stone Co |
| Mine | Cinder Mountain Mine (ID 2902191) |
| Location | Union County, NM |
| Commodity | Misc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NEC |
| Mine type | Surface |
| Employees | 2 |
| Issued | 2026-06-02 |
| Action | Order |
| Standard | 56.14100(a) |
| Significant & substantial | Yes |
| Negligence | High |
| Proposed penalty | Not yet assessed |
| Contested | No |

## Why this score
- Significant and substantial (S&S).
- Order (withdrawal or imminent danger).
- High or reckless negligence.
- Machine guarding / equipment standard (equipment-supplier trigger).

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=2902191). 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.