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

NonProducing Underground Metal

Operator: Echo Bay Exploration Inc.

Controller: Kinross Gold Corp

Location: Curlew, Ferry County, WA

125
Violations
24
S&S Violations
36
Accidents
$47K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4503336
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusNonProducing
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates48.8894440, -118.6913890
Nearest TownCurlew

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.