Fire Creek
Abandoned
Underground
Metal
Operator: Klondex Gold & Silver Mining Company
Controller: Hecla Mining Company
Location: Cresent Valley, Lander County, NV
374
Violations
90
S&S Violations
39
Accidents
$131K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 374 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2024 | 57.12068 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/10/2023 | 57.15001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/21/2022 | 57.3200 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 09/21/2022 | 57.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/21/2022 | 57.11051(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/21/2022 | 57.11051(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/21/2022 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/02/2022 | 57.3360 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/19/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 03/02/2021 | 57.11052(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/14/2020 | 57.11051(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/14/2020 | 57.4104(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/06/2020 | 57.4104(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/06/2020 | 57.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 10/06/2020 | 57.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/06/2020 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $351 |
| 10/06/2020 | 57.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/05/2020 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $4,194 |
| 08/26/2020 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $351 |
| 08/26/2020 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $351 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 39 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2020 | MACHINERY | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 04/25/2020 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/28/2020 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/24/2020 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 01/27/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 11/28/2019 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 04/25/2019 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 02/20/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/28/2018 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/15/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 101 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2025 | 01/06/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 12/18/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/20/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 05/23/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/16/2024 | 04/16/2024 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 02/21/2024 | 02/28/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2023 | 11/17/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/23/2023 | 08/23/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 05/10/2023 | 05/10/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2602691
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.4602780, -116.6511110
Nearest TownCresent Valley
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fire Creek have?
Fire Creek has 374 MSHA violations on record, of which 90 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $131K.
What type of mine is Fire Creek?
Fire Creek is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in Cresent Valley, Lander County, NV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fire Creek?
According to MSHA records, Fire Creek has 39 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fire Creek?
Fire Creek is operated by Klondex Gold & Silver Mining Company and controlled by Hecla Mining Company. MSHA Mine ID: 2602691.