Key Takeaway
Borealis Mine is a active surface mine producing Metal, located in Hawthorne, Mineral County, NV. It has 119 violations on record (30 S&S) and $107K in proposed penalties. Operated by Borealis Mining Company, LLC.
Borealis Mine
Operator: Borealis Mining Company, LLC
Controller: Andreas Steckenborn; Kelly Malcolm
Location: Hawthorne, Mineral County, NV
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 119 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 09/25/2025 | 56.14103(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 08/19/2025 | 48.27(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,066 |
| 04/22/2025 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 48.27(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $168 |
| 04/22/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/31/2024 | 56.18020 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,431 |
| 12/31/2024 | 56.15007 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/04/2024 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/04/2024 | 56.15006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/04/2024 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/03/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/03/2024 | 56.20014 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/05/2024 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/31/2024 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/31/2024 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $164 |
| 10/31/2024 | 56.20011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/31/2024 | 56.20011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $535 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 22 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 289d lost |
| 07/25/2022 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/18/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 29d restricted |
| 07/05/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 24d restricted |
| 05/20/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 40d restricted |
| 01/04/2022 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/23/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/18/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 94d lost |
| 01/07/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 07/08/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 176d restricted |
Inspections
View all 58 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 09/25/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 08/18/2025 | 08/19/2025 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 05/05/2025 | 05/07/2025 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 04/21/2025 | 04/24/2025 | 46.75 | 1 |
| 01/16/2025 | 01/16/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 12/30/2024 | 01/08/2025 | 34.75 | 1 |
| 12/17/2024 | 01/07/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 12/02/2024 | 12/10/2024 | 41.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Borealis Mine have?
Borealis Mine has 119 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $107K.
What type of mine is Borealis Mine?
Borealis Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Hawthorne, Mineral County, NV. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Borealis Mine?
According to MSHA records, Borealis Mine has 22 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Borealis Mine?
Borealis Mine is operated by Borealis Mining Company, LLC and controlled by Andreas Steckenborn; Kelly Malcolm. MSHA Mine ID: 2601655.