Key Takeaway
Midas Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Metal, located in Winnemucca, Elko County, NV. It has 1,799 violations on record (456 S&S) and $1.6M in proposed penalties. Operated by Klondex Midas Operations, Inc..
Midas Mine
Operator: Klondex Midas Operations, Inc.
Controller: Hecla Mining Company
Location: Winnemucca, Elko County, NV
Recent Violations
View all 1,799 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 | 57.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/18/2020 | 57.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $523 |
| 11/18/2020 | 57.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $523 |
| 11/18/2020 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 11/18/2020 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $523 |
| 11/17/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $171 |
| 11/17/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $171 |
| 04/01/2020 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $199 |
| 01/23/2020 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/29/2019 | 57.14205 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,006 |
| 10/24/2019 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,242 |
| 10/24/2019 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/24/2019 | 57.12028 | S&S | LowNegligence | $270 |
| 10/23/2019 | 57.4430(b)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 10/23/2019 | 57.17001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/01/2019 | 57.4104(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 08/01/2019 | 57.4104(b)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $558 |
| 08/01/2019 | 57.4201 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $558 |
| 08/01/2019 | 49.6(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $10,764 |
| 08/01/2019 | 49.2(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $7,817 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 277 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2019 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 182d lost |
| 09/07/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/13/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/12/2018 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/19/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/01/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/12/2017 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/10/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/12/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/15/2016 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 28d restricted |
Inspections
View all 240 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 | 01/16/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 11/07/2024 | 11/07/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 08/14/2024 | 08/20/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/23/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/17/2024 | 04/17/2024 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 01/31/2024 | 02/01/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2023 | 11/17/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/24/2023 | 08/24/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 05/29/2023 | 05/30/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Midas Mine have?
Midas Mine has 1799 MSHA violations on record, of which 456 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.6M.
What type of mine is Midas Mine?
Midas Mine is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in Winnemucca, Elko County, NV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Midas Mine?
According to MSHA records, Midas Mine has 277 reported accident/injury records and 3 fatalities on file.
Who operates Midas Mine?
Midas Mine is operated by Klondex Midas Operations, Inc. and controlled by Hecla Mining Company. MSHA Mine ID: 2602314.