Northshore Mining Company
Active
Surface
Metal
Operator: Northshore Mining Company
Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Location: Babbitt, St Louis County, MN
Employees: 160
678
Violations
114
S&S Violations
106
Accidents
$218K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 678 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/08/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 04/08/2025 | 56.12068 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 04/08/2025 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 04/03/2025 | 56.6202(a)(7) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/03/2025 | 56.6202(a)(7) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 04/03/2025 | 56.6202(a)(8)(iii) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/03/2025 | 56.6202(a)(8)(iii) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 04/03/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 04/03/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 04/01/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/31/2025 | 56.14107 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/31/2025 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 03/18/2025 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/18/2025 | 56.11012 | S&S | LowNegligence | $697 |
| 03/18/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 03/18/2025 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $366 |
| 06/18/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $576 |
| 06/18/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 106 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 02/27/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 11/12/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 24d lost, 17d restricted |
| 11/07/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 12d restricted |
| 07/29/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 143d lost |
| 07/16/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 18d restricted |
| 03/13/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 28d lost, 63d restricted |
| 02/29/2024 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 20d lost, 29d restricted |
| 12/25/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 32d lost, 8d restricted |
| 10/11/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 98 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 76.75 | 1 |
| 03/18/2025 | 04/10/2025 | 102.00 | 1 |
| 01/13/2025 | 02/07/2025 | 82.00 | 1 |
| 06/18/2024 | 06/19/2024 | 25.75 | 2 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 03/18/2024 | 03/29/2024 | 83.25 | 1 |
| 12/13/2023 | 01/25/2024 | 124.75 | 1 |
| 07/03/2023 | 07/05/2023 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 05/30/2023 | 06/09/2023 | 95.00 | 2 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 0.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2100209
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionIron Ore
Employees160
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates47.7085280, -91.9446030
Nearest TownBabbitt
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Northshore Mining Company have?
Northshore Mining Company has 678 MSHA violations on record, of which 114 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $218K.
What type of mine is Northshore Mining Company?
Northshore Mining Company is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Babbitt, St Louis County, MN. It currently has 160 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Northshore Mining Company?
According to MSHA records, Northshore Mining Company has 106 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Northshore Mining Company?
Northshore Mining Company is operated by Northshore Mining Company and controlled by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2100209.