Key Takeaway

Ester is a intermittent surface mine producing Metal, located in Ester, Fairbanks North Star County, AK. It has 17 violations on record (7 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Airport Equipment Rentals Inc.

Ester

Intermittent Surface Metal

Operator: Airport Equipment Rentals Inc

Controller: Jerry Sadler

Location: Ester, Fairbanks North Star County, AK

Employees: 5

17
Violations
7
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 17 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/26/2020 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
06/26/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
06/25/2015 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/25/2015 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/25/2015 56.11027 S&S HighNegligence $946
06/25/2015 56.12008 S&S ModNegligence $285
06/25/2015 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/25/2015 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $285
07/14/2014 57.14207 S&S ModNegligence $285
07/14/2014 57.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $285
07/22/2013 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/22/2013 56.14206(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/22/2013 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/22/2013 56.12006 S&S ModNegligence $100
07/22/2013 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/22/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/26/2012 56.14107(a) S&S HighNegligence $362

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/25/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted

Inspections

View all 10 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/05/2025 08/05/2025 4.50 1
10/01/2023 10/11/2023 6.00 1
07/17/2023 07/17/2023 2.00 1
08/30/2022 08/30/2022 1.75 1
08/20/2021 08/20/2021 5.25 1
06/26/2020 06/26/2020 8.00 1
06/25/2015 06/26/2015 23.00 1
07/14/2014 07/15/2014 13.00 1
07/22/2013 07/23/2013 23.00 1
07/25/2012 07/27/2012 22.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID5001556
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Employees5
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates64.8122220, -147.7352780
Nearest TownEster

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ester have?

Ester has 17 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Ester?

Ester is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Ester, Fairbanks North Star County, AK. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ester?

According to MSHA records, Ester has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ester?

Ester is operated by Airport Equipment Rentals Inc and controlled by Jerry Sadler. MSHA Mine ID: 5001556.