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
Operator: Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC
Controller: Capstone Commodities DMCC
Location: Silver Peak, Esmeralda County, NV
Employees: 10
Recent Violations
View all 131 →| 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
View all 30 →| 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
View all 66 →| 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 |
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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.