Dawson Mine
Active
Underground
Metal
Operator: Sundance Mining Group LLC
Controller: Robert R Fithian; Mark Horne
Location: Hollis, Prince of Wales-Hyder County, AK
Employees: 20
88
Violations
12
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$20K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 88 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2026 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/23/2026 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/23/2026 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 12/18/2025 | 57.9301 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 12/18/2025 | 57.12013(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2025 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/01/2025 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/09/2025 | 57.3200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/09/2025 | 57.11051(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 03/08/2025 | 57.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $504 |
| 11/09/2024 | 57.8520(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/09/2024 | 57.8529 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $935 |
| 11/09/2024 | 57.8529 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $421 |
| 11/08/2024 | 57.4104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/08/2024 | 57.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $260 |
| 11/08/2024 | 57.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $260 |
| 11/08/2024 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/08/2024 | 57.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/25/2024 | 57.9300(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $260 |
| 08/24/2024 | 57.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/27/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 03/30/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 312d lost |
Inspections
View all 38 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 01/25/2026 | 56.75 | 1 |
| 12/15/2025 | 12/21/2025 | 83.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 07/03/2025 | 34.50 | 1 |
| 05/06/2025 | 05/11/2025 | 50.00 | 1 |
| 03/05/2025 | 03/09/2025 | 69.00 | 1 |
| 11/06/2024 | 11/10/2024 | 52.00 | 1 |
| 08/24/2024 | 08/26/2024 | 68.75 | 1 |
| 04/23/2024 | 05/04/2024 | 69.00 | 1 |
| 01/19/2024 | 01/23/2024 | 43.75 | 1 |
| 10/12/2023 | 10/12/2023 | 12.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID5002045
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Employees20
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates55.5450000, -133.0977780
Nearest TownHollis
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Dawson Mine have?
Dawson Mine has 88 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.
What type of mine is Dawson Mine?
Dawson Mine is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in Hollis, Prince of Wales-Hyder County, AK. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Dawson Mine?
According to MSHA records, Dawson Mine has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Dawson Mine?
Dawson Mine is operated by Sundance Mining Group LLC and controlled by Robert R Fithian; Mark Horne. MSHA Mine ID: 5002045.