Climax Mine
Active
Surface
Metal
Operator: Climax Molybdenum Company
Controller: Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Location: Leadville, Lake County, CO
Employees: 315
921
Violations
140
S&S Violations
222
Accidents
$572K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 921 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/28/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 07/18/2025 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 06/05/2025 | 48.23(c)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 222 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/27/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 10/27/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 09/26/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 10d restricted |
| 09/11/2025 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/04/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 17d lost |
| 07/11/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/15/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/30/2025 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 31d lost, 2d restricted |
| 02/23/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 168 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | 02/18/2026 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 02/02/2026 | 85.50 | 3 | |
| 12/15/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 07/23/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 07/18/2025 | 07/19/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/14/2025 | 07/14/2025 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 05/19/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 331.25 | 4 |
| 05/02/2025 | 05/02/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 04/23/2025 | 04/23/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2025 | 02/05/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0502256
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionMolybdenum Ore
Employees315
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift11.0
Coordinates39.3691670, -106.1841670
Nearest TownLeadville
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Climax Mine have?
Climax Mine has 921 MSHA violations on record, of which 140 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $572K.
What type of mine is Climax Mine?
Climax Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Leadville, Lake County, CO. It currently has 315 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Climax Mine?
According to MSHA records, Climax Mine has 222 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Climax Mine?
Climax Mine is operated by Climax Molybdenum Company and controlled by Freeport-McMoRan Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0502256.