Galena
Active
Underground
Metal
Operator: U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
Controller: Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Location: Wallace, Shoshone County, ID
Employees: 248
1,897
Violations
463
S&S Violations
764
Accidents
$1.7M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,897 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 57.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 57.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/30/2026 | 48.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 57.20003(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 57.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.4360(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 57.8529 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/21/2026 | 57.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 57.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 57.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 57.8529 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 57.18002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/13/2026 | 57.4104(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/13/2026 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/13/2026 | 57.20032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/12/2026 | 57.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/12/2026 | 57.12002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 764 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 10/21/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 10/15/2025 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 3d restricted |
| 10/12/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/26/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 09/13/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 09/02/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 77d restricted |
| 08/21/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 05/30/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 136d restricted |
| 05/30/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
Inspections
View all 344 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 02/24/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 02/09/2026 | 49.75 | 2 | |
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 02/11/2026 | 442.75 | 4 |
| 12/15/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 12/15/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/02/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 11/17/2025 | 12/05/2025 | 266.75 | 3 |
| 10/24/2025 | 10/24/2025 | 13.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1000082
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionSilver Ore
Employees248
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates47.4850000, -115.9613890
Nearest TownWallace
Related Mines
Lucky Friday
Mullan, Shoshone County, ID
1,321 violations
Active
Sunshine Mine
Kellogg, Shoshone County, ID
347 violations
NonProducing
BUNKER HILL MINE
Kellogg, Shoshone County, ID
201 violations
Active
Golden Chest Mine
Murray, Shoshone County, ID
144 violations
Active
New Jersey Mill
Kellogg, ID, Shoshone County, ID
97 violations
Active
Golden Chest Mine
Kellogg, ID, Shoshone County, ID
44 violations
Abandoned
Osburn Plant
Osburn, Shoshone County, ID
26 violations
Abandoned
Crescent Mine
Kellogg Idaho, Shoshone County, ID
25 violations
NonProducing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Galena have?
Galena has 1897 MSHA violations on record, of which 463 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.7M.
What type of mine is Galena?
Galena is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in Wallace, Shoshone County, ID. It currently has 248 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Galena?
According to MSHA records, Galena has 764 reported accident/injury records and 4 fatalities on file.
Who operates Galena?
Galena is operated by U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. and controlled by Americas Gold and Silver Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1000082.