Key Takeaway
Empire Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Metal, located in Palmer, MI, Marquette County, MI. It has 3,128 violations on record (699 S&S) and $2.3M in proposed penalties. Operated by Empire Iron Mining Partnership.
Empire Mine
Operator: Empire Iron Mining Partnership
Controller: Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
Location: Palmer, MI, Marquette County, MI
Recent Violations
View all 3,128 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2016 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $351 |
| 09/13/2016 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $200 |
| 09/13/2016 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/31/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,369 |
| 05/31/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,369 |
| 03/09/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 03/09/2016 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 03/09/2016 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,795 |
| 03/08/2016 | 56.20011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,678 |
| 03/08/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 03/08/2016 | 56.17001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 03/08/2016 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,304 |
| 03/08/2016 | 56.12034 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,795 |
| 03/07/2016 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $6,996 |
| 03/07/2016 | 56.20011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,678 |
| 03/07/2016 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $6,996 |
| 03/07/2016 | 56.20011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,678 |
| 03/07/2016 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
| 02/22/2016 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $873 |
| 02/19/2016 | 56.14205 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,795 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 516 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 135d lost |
| 08/06/2016 | MACHINERY | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 9d lost, 5d restricted |
| 08/05/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 06/30/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/15/2016 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 33d restricted |
| 01/16/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 12d lost, 31d restricted |
| 01/12/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/12/2016 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 14d lost, 2d restricted |
| 12/27/2015 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 12/23/2015 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
Inspections
View all 199 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2016 | 09/28/2016 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/13/2016 | 09/21/2016 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 05/31/2016 | 06/02/2016 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 03/09/2016 | 03/09/2016 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 03/07/2016 | 03/10/2016 | 40.00 | 1 |
| 03/07/2016 | 03/29/2016 | 28.00 | 2 |
| 03/03/2016 | 03/07/2016 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 01/19/2016 | 01/25/2016 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 12/03/2015 | 03/01/2016 | 730.25 | 5 |
| 08/17/2015 | 08/17/2015 | 2.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Empire Mine have?
Empire Mine has 3128 MSHA violations on record, of which 699 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.3M.
What type of mine is Empire Mine?
Empire Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Palmer, MI, Marquette County, MI. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Empire Mine?
According to MSHA records, Empire Mine has 516 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Empire Mine?
Empire Mine is operated by Empire Iron Mining Partnership and controlled by Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal. MSHA Mine ID: 2001012.