Key Takeaway

Mineral Ridge Mine is a active surface mine producing Metal, located in Silver Peak, Esmeralda County, NV. It has 131 violations on record (29 S&S) and $299K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC.

Mineral Ridge Mine

Active Surface Metal

Operator: Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC

Controller: Capstone Commodities DMCC

Location: Silver Peak, Esmeralda County, NV

Employees: 10

131
Violations
29
S&S Violations
30
Accidents
$299K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/16/2026 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/14/2026 41.30 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/14/2026 48.26(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/14/2026 48.25(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
07/16/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/16/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/08/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/08/2025 48.23(c)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/08/2025 48.28(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $168
08/26/2020 56.4130(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/16/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/06/2019 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/05/2019 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
06/26/2018 56.4201(a)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
10/11/2017 56.4102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/11/2017 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/04/2017 56.13011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/03/2017 58.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/03/2017 56.3200 S&S ModNegligence $259
09/13/2017 56.16003 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/12/2017 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost
04/11/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 3d restricted
01/07/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost
02/03/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 95d lost
08/13/2015 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost
09/29/2014 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
03/23/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
08/29/2013 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 81d restricted
07/21/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
07/02/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 13d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/13/2026 01/23/2026 41.00 1
04/07/2025 04/08/2025 23.00 1
10/01/2024 10/01/2024 13.00 1
08/15/2024 08/15/2024 13.50 1
03/18/2024 03/18/2024 10.00 1
09/14/2023 09/14/2023 5.75 1
08/31/2023 08/31/2023 8.50 1
04/11/2022 04/15/2022 18.00 1
11/15/2021 11/16/2021 16.00 1
09/07/2021 09/09/2021 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2602302
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Employees10
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates37.7933330, -117.7194440
Nearest TownSilver Peak

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mineral Ridge Mine have?

Mineral Ridge Mine has 131 MSHA violations on record, of which 29 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $299K.

What type of mine is Mineral Ridge Mine?

Mineral Ridge Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Silver Peak, Esmeralda County, NV. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mineral Ridge Mine?

According to MSHA records, Mineral Ridge Mine has 30 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mineral Ridge Mine?

Mineral Ridge Mine is operated by Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC and controlled by Capstone Commodities DMCC. MSHA Mine ID: 2602302.