Mesabi Chief 3
Abandoned
Surface
Metal
Operator: ERP Iron Ore, LLC
Controller: ERP Compliant Fuels, LLC
Location: Keewatin, Itasca County, MN
124
Violations
41
S&S Violations
21
Accidents
$45K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 124 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2015 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
| 12/11/2014 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 12/10/2014 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2014 | 56.20003(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 12/10/2014 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2014 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2014 | 48.23(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2014 | 45.4 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/09/2014 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 12/09/2014 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/09/2014 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/09/2014 | 56.11003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 12/09/2014 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/09/2014 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 12/09/2014 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 04/01/2014 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 04/01/2014 | 48.29 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/31/2014 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,996 |
| 03/31/2014 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $362 |
| 03/31/2014 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $162 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 21 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/15/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/22/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/21/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 1d restricted |
| 12/28/2011 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
| 11/23/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 09/16/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 08/28/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 14d lost, 105d restricted |
| 07/28/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 04/14/2011 | MACHINERY | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
Inspections
View all 30 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2016 | 02/03/2016 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 11/24/2015 | 11/25/2015 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 07/20/2015 | 07/20/2015 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 12/08/2014 | 12/11/2014 | 36.25 | 1 |
| 07/29/2014 | 07/30/2014 | 31.50 | 1 |
| 03/28/2014 | 04/01/2014 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 11/26/2013 | 12/04/2013 | 27.25 | 1 |
| 06/17/2013 | 06/17/2013 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 06/04/2013 | 06/06/2013 | 34.00 | 1 |
| 11/19/2012 | 11/29/2012 | 39.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2103655
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionMisc. Metal Ore NEC
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates47.3955560, -93.0761110
Nearest TownKeewatin
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mesabi Chief 3 have?
Mesabi Chief 3 has 124 MSHA violations on record, of which 41 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $45K.
What type of mine is Mesabi Chief 3?
Mesabi Chief 3 is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Keewatin, Itasca County, MN. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mesabi Chief 3?
According to MSHA records, Mesabi Chief 3 has 21 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mesabi Chief 3?
Mesabi Chief 3 is operated by ERP Iron Ore, LLC and controlled by ERP Compliant Fuels, LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 2103655.