Northshore Mining Company
Active
Facility
Metal
Operator: Northshore Mining Company
Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Location: Silver Bay, Lake County, MN
Employees: 335
4,636
Violations
731
S&S Violations
164
Accidents
$3.7M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 4,636 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 56.14110 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 56.14110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/16/2026 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/15/2026 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 01/15/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $245 |
| 01/15/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $245 |
| 01/14/2026 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2026 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2026 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,679 |
| 01/14/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 01/14/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $245 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 164 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/01/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/02/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/06/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 49d lost, 18d restricted |
| 02/12/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/26/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 11/20/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 14d lost |
| 11/07/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 11d restricted |
| 09/23/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/17/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 150 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 02/02/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 12/08/2025 | 01/26/2026 | 289.50 | 3 |
| 10/14/2025 | 10/14/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/18/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 46.75 | 2 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 06/11/2025 | 06/12/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 04/14/2025 | 04/14/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/10/2025 | 03/28/2025 | 221.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2100831
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionIron Ore
Employees335
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates47.2925000, -91.2569440
Nearest TownSilver Bay
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Northshore Mining Company have?
Northshore Mining Company has 4636 MSHA violations on record, of which 731 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3.7M.
What type of mine is Northshore Mining Company?
Northshore Mining Company is a Facility mine producing Metal, located in Silver Bay, Lake County, MN. It currently has 335 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Northshore Mining Company?
According to MSHA records, Northshore Mining Company has 164 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: 2100831.