Key Takeaway
Peterson Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Metal, located in Bessemer, MI, Gogebic County, MI. It has 38 violations on record (12 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bessemer Iron Ore Company, Inc..
Peterson Mine
Operator: Bessemer Iron Ore Company, Inc.
Controller: Virginia L Poquette
Location: Bessemer, MI, Gogebic County, MI
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 38 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/01/2015 | 56.15002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/01/2015 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/01/2015 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/01/2015 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/01/2015 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 09/01/2015 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/12/2012 | 56.11017 | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/12/2012 | 56.20008(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/20/2011 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/19/2011 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/19/2011 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/19/2011 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/19/2011 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/30/2008 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/30/2008 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/30/2008 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/27/2007 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 06/27/2007 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 09/30/2006 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
Inspections
View all 32 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | 08/20/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 08/17/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 06/30/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 06/23/2022 | 06/23/2022 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 09/09/2021 | 09/09/2021 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 06/30/2021 | 06/30/2021 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 08/19/2020 | 08/19/2020 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 08/12/2020 | 08/12/2020 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 07/09/2019 | 07/11/2019 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 07/09/2018 | 07/10/2018 | 10.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Peterson Mine have?
Peterson Mine has 38 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Peterson Mine?
Peterson Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Bessemer, MI, Gogebic County, MI. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Peterson Mine?
According to MSHA records, Peterson Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Peterson Mine?
Peterson Mine is operated by Bessemer Iron Ore Company, Inc. and controlled by Virginia L Poquette. MSHA Mine ID: 2003372.