Hibbing Taconite Company
Active
Surface
Metal
Operator: Hibbing Taconite Company
Controller: Cleveland Cliffs Inc; US Steel
Location: Hibbing, St Louis County, MN
Employees: 700
3,642
Violations
542
S&S Violations
591
Accidents
$3.4M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 3,642 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,431 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/10/2025 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/10/2025 | 56.14105 | S&S | LowNegligence | $642 |
| 11/06/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 11/06/2025 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/06/2025 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 11/06/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.4103 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $755 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.4103 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $336 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,126 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/03/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 591 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/29/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 24d restricted |
| 09/26/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 21d restricted |
| 05/28/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 10/08/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/06/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 08/06/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 62d lost, 102d restricted |
| 05/28/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 04/03/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/20/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 203 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 12/01/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 10/27/2025 | 11/24/2025 | 236.50 | 2 |
| 10/14/2025 | 10/14/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 04/04/2025 | 04/04/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 03/18/2025 | 03/19/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 03/17/2025 | 03/17/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 03/06/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/18/2025 | 03/14/2025 | 206.50 | 4 |
| 02/04/2025 | 02/04/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 12/03/2024 | 12/03/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2101600
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionIron Ore
Employees700
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates47.4383330, -92.8277780
Nearest TownHibbing
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hibbing Taconite Company have?
Hibbing Taconite Company has 3642 MSHA violations on record, of which 542 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3.4M.
What type of mine is Hibbing Taconite Company?
Hibbing Taconite Company is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Hibbing, St Louis County, MN. It currently has 700 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hibbing Taconite Company?
According to MSHA records, Hibbing Taconite Company has 591 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hibbing Taconite Company?
Hibbing Taconite Company is operated by Hibbing Taconite Company and controlled by Cleveland Cliffs Inc; US Steel. MSHA Mine ID: 2101600.