Key Takeaway

Aurora is a abandoned surface mine producing Metal, located in Hawthorne, Mineral County, NV. It has 137 violations on record (51 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Klondex Aurora Mine Inc.

Aurora

Abandoned Surface Metal

Operator: Klondex Aurora Mine Inc

Controller: Hecla Mining Company

Location: Hawthorne, Mineral County, NV

137
Violations
51
S&S Violations
37
Accidents
$34K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/14/2019 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/14/2019 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/14/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/05/2019 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/05/2019 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $181
07/10/2018 41.12 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
07/10/2018 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/10/2018 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/18/2017 56.20002(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/18/2017 56.15001 S&S ModNegligence $188
10/18/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/18/2017 48.31(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
05/03/2017 56.16012 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
05/02/2017 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
05/02/2017 48.23(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
05/02/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
01/17/2017 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
07/24/2013 56.14100(a) S&S LowNegligence $108
07/24/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/26/2013 56.14100(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/13/2023 POWERED HAULAGE ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
08/29/2019 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/25/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted
01/12/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/26/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/01/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
09/19/2012 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/02/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 204d restricted
05/17/2012 ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/03/2012 NONPOWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/07/2020 07/08/2020 7.75 1
02/05/2020 02/05/2020 7.25 1
07/14/2019 07/15/2019 18.00 1
03/04/2019 03/07/2019 22.50 1
07/10/2018 07/11/2018 42.00 1
10/18/2017 10/19/2017 39.25 1
05/02/2017 05/03/2017 29.50 1
01/17/2017 01/17/2017 1.50 1
07/24/2013 07/24/2013 23.25 1
05/08/2013 05/08/2013 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2602235
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.4869440, -118.7255560
Nearest TownHawthorne

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Aurora have?

Aurora has 137 MSHA violations on record, of which 51 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.

What type of mine is Aurora?

Aurora is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Hawthorne, Mineral County, NV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Aurora?

According to MSHA records, Aurora has 37 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Aurora?

Aurora is operated by Klondex Aurora Mine Inc and controlled by Hecla Mining Company. MSHA Mine ID: 2602235.