Key Takeaway
K-2 Mine Site is a nonproducing underground mine producing Metal, located in Curlew, Ferry County, WA. It has 125 violations on record (24 S&S) and $47K in proposed penalties. Operated by Echo Bay Exploration Inc..
K-2 Mine Site
Operator: Echo Bay Exploration Inc.
Controller: Kinross Gold Corp
Location: Curlew, Ferry County, WA
Recent Violations
View all 125 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 57.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 57.9300 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 57.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 57.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 57.11052(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 57.11051(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 12/08/2025 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/08/2025 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
| 08/01/2025 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 07/31/2025 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/31/2025 | 57.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 07/30/2025 | 57.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 57.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 07/30/2025 | 57.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 36 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 133d restricted |
| 07/04/2022 | INUNDATION | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/02/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 08/13/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/26/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 18d restricted |
| 04/06/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 29d lost |
| 11/05/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/27/2005 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/10/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 01/18/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 83 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 43.00 | 1 |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 153.75 | 2 |
| 08/19/2025 | 08/21/2025 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 08/01/2025 | 92.00 | 2 |
| 04/23/2025 | 04/23/2025 | 25.25 | 1 |
| 01/07/2025 | 01/07/2025 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 12/02/2024 | 12/05/2024 | 36.50 | 1 |
| 07/08/2024 | 07/09/2024 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 06/04/2024 | 06/10/2024 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 03/06/2024 | 03/15/2024 | 70.25 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does K-2 Mine Site have?
K-2 Mine Site has 125 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $47K.
What type of mine is K-2 Mine Site?
K-2 Mine Site is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in Curlew, Ferry County, WA. It currently has employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at K-2 Mine Site?
According to MSHA records, K-2 Mine Site has 36 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates K-2 Mine Site?
K-2 Mine Site is operated by Echo Bay Exploration Inc. and controlled by Kinross Gold Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 4503336.