Key Takeaway
Glacier Creek Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Metal, located in Nome, Nome County, AK. It has 35 violations on record (12 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Northwest Gold Diggers.
Glacier Creek Mine
Operator: Northwest Gold Diggers
Controller: Steve C Pomrenke; Shawn M Pomrenke
Location: Nome, Nome County, AK
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 35 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.18002 | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,944 |
| 08/09/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/09/2021 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $355 |
| 07/09/2021 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/09/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/08/2021 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/08/2021 | 56.9303 | S&S | ModNegligence | $355 |
| 07/08/2021 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/08/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/19/2021 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/17/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/17/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/20/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/20/2019 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 08/20/2019 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 08/20/2019 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $977 |
| 08/20/2019 | 56.14101(a)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 07/28/2018 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 09/29/2016 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
Inspections
View all 22 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2025 | 08/16/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 07/30/2024 | 07/30/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2023 | 08/12/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 08/10/2023 | 08/12/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/31/2022 | 08/31/2022 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 08/09/2021 | 08/09/2021 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 07/08/2021 | 07/12/2021 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 05/19/2021 | 05/20/2021 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 10/16/2019 | 10/18/2019 | 25.75 | 1 |
| 08/27/2019 | 08/29/2019 | 7.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Glacier Creek Mine have?
Glacier Creek Mine has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Glacier Creek Mine?
Glacier Creek Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Nome, Nome County, AK. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Glacier Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Glacier Creek Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Glacier Creek Mine?
Glacier Creek Mine is operated by Northwest Gold Diggers and controlled by Steve C Pomrenke; Shawn M Pomrenke. MSHA Mine ID: 5001801.