Key Takeaway

Relief Canyon Mine is a active surface mine producing Metal, located in Lovelock, Pershing County, NV. It has 83 violations on record (17 S&S) and $41K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gold Acquisition Corp..

Relief Canyon Mine

Active Surface Metal

Operator: Gold Acquisition Corp.

Controller: Americas Gold and Silver Corporation

Location: Lovelock, Pershing County, NV

Employees: 100

83
Violations
17
S&S Violations
21
Accidents
$41K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/27/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S NoNegligence $147
09/08/2021 48.27(c) S&S ModNegligence $542
09/08/2021 48.23(c)(8)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $202
09/02/2021 56.13001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $159
09/02/2021 47.32(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
09/01/2021 56.14130(e)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $487
09/01/2021 56.16004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $328
05/23/2021 Non-S&S $0
03/03/2021 56.16001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
03/03/2021 56.4601 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/03/2021 56.15001 S&S ModNegligence $302
03/03/2021 56.18002 S&S ModNegligence $302
03/03/2021 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $136
02/23/2021 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
12/07/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $157
12/07/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $157
12/07/2020 56.17001 S&S ModNegligence $157
12/07/2020 56.17001 Non-S&S HighNegligence $351
10/22/2020 48.23(g) Non-S&S LowNegligence $24,380
06/17/2020 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/27/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
04/13/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 31d restricted
03/27/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/08/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 119d lost
02/23/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/09/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 342d lost
12/15/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/11/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/26/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 5d restricted
06/15/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 139d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/02/2025 12/02/2025 11.00 1
04/30/2025 05/05/2025 9.50 1
02/02/2025 02/10/2025 26.50 1
01/22/2025 01/22/2025 10.25 1
06/16/2024 06/18/2024 8.50 1
03/27/2024 03/27/2024 20.00 2
09/19/2023 09/19/2023 10.00 1
05/27/2023 05/28/2023 19.00 2
05/06/2023 05/14/2023 21.00 1
08/03/2022 08/04/2022 7.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2602657
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Employees100
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates40.2044440, -118.2086110
Nearest TownLovelock

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Relief Canyon Mine have?

Relief Canyon Mine has 83 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $41K.

What type of mine is Relief Canyon Mine?

Relief Canyon Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Lovelock, Pershing County, NV. It currently has 100 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Relief Canyon Mine?

According to MSHA records, Relief Canyon Mine has 21 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Relief Canyon Mine?

Relief Canyon Mine is operated by Gold Acquisition Corp. and controlled by Americas Gold and Silver Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 2602657.