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
Operator: Polar Mining Inc
Controller: Daniel J May
Location: Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star County, AK
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 45 →| 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
View all 16 →| 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
View all 34 →| 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
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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.