Key Takeaway

Starvation Canyon is a abandoned underground mine producing Metal, located in Elko, NV, Elko County, NV. It has 46 violations on record (14 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Jerritt Canyon Gold, LLC.

Starvation Canyon

Abandoned Underground Metal

Operator: Jerritt Canyon Gold, LLC

Controller: First Majestic Silver Corporation

Location: Elko, NV, Elko County, NV

46
Violations
14
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/08/2015 57.18002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/05/2015 57.5005(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/04/2015 57.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/04/2015 57.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $308
12/04/2015 57.14100(a) S&S ModNegligence $308
12/04/2015 57.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/04/2015 57.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/04/2015 57.11016 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/28/2015 57.6202(a)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
05/28/2015 57.6102(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
05/27/2015 57.14131(a) S&S LowNegligence $392
05/27/2015 57.20011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
03/18/2015 57.8520 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/19/2015 57.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/19/2015 57.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/19/2015 57.4361(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/18/2015 57.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/18/2015 57.11051(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/29/2014 57.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/29/2014 57.20003(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/29/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 92d lost
01/09/2015 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/18/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 137d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/06/2016 04/06/2016 8.00 1
03/02/2016 03/02/2016 11.00 1
12/03/2015 12/08/2015 34.75 1
07/22/2015 07/29/2015 45.00 1
05/27/2015 05/28/2015 25.00 1
03/17/2015 03/18/2015 16.50 1
02/18/2015 02/19/2015 24.00 1
01/05/2015 01/05/2015 10.00 1
12/22/2014 12/29/2014 24.00 1
08/04/2014 08/04/2014 5.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2602634
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.8325000, -115.7630560
Nearest TownElko, NV

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Starvation Canyon have?

Starvation Canyon has 46 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is Starvation Canyon?

Starvation Canyon is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in Elko, NV, Elko County, NV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Starvation Canyon?

According to MSHA records, Starvation Canyon has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Starvation Canyon?

Starvation Canyon is operated by Jerritt Canyon Gold, LLC and controlled by First Majestic Silver Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 2602634.