Key Takeaway

Fox Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Metal, located in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star County, AK. It has 45 violations on record (7 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Polar Mining Inc.

Fox Mine

Intermittent Surface Metal

Operator: Polar Mining Inc

Controller: Daniel J May

Location: Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star County, AK

Employees: 5

45
Violations
7
S&S Violations
16
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/27/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/13/2022 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/13/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/13/2020 56.11006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/24/2019 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/24/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/24/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/24/2019 56.14205 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/24/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/02/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/02/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/11/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
09/15/2015 56.11027 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/15/2015 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/15/2015 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
09/15/2015 56.20011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/16/2014 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/16/2014 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/24/2013 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/24/2013 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/18/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/28/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/13/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
07/31/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/28/2008 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
09/14/2005 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
07/18/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/15/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/23/2002 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
09/29/2001 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/27/2025 05/28/2025 10.50 1
10/06/2023 10/06/2023 7.00 1
10/06/2023 10/06/2023 1.50 1
05/03/2023 05/04/2023 13.50 1
08/13/2022 08/13/2022 9.50 1
10/13/2020 10/13/2020 22.50 1
10/23/2019 10/25/2019 16.25 1
05/31/2019 05/31/2019 1.50 1
05/23/2019 05/24/2019 12.50 1
12/06/2017 12/06/2017 2.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID5001557
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Employees5
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates64.9488880, -147.6825000
Nearest TownFairbanks

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Fox Mine have?

Fox Mine has 45 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Fox Mine?

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

Has anyone been injured or killed at Fox Mine?

According to MSHA records, Fox Mine has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Fox Mine?

Fox Mine is operated by Polar Mining Inc and controlled by Daniel J May. MSHA Mine ID: 5001557.