Key Takeaway
Sterling Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Metal, located in Beatty, Nye County, NV. It has 236 violations on record (39 S&S) and $67K in proposed penalties. Operated by AngloGold Ashanti Sterling Inc..
Sterling Mine
Operator: AngloGold Ashanti Sterling Inc.
Controller: AngloGold Ashanti Ltd
Location: Beatty, Nye County, NV
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 236 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | 48.3(c)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/29/2022 | 56.20014 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/29/2022 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/28/2022 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/28/2022 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/24/2022 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/24/2022 | 41.30 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/28/2021 | 56.4100 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 03/02/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/16/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/23/2020 | 56.16012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
| 01/16/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $185 |
| 08/09/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/09/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/09/2019 | 56.13015(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $514 |
| 08/08/2019 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 01/30/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 70d restricted |
| 09/09/2014 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/08/2014 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/20/2013 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 37d restricted |
| 02/28/2013 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 176d lost |
| 09/06/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/01/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 47d restricted |
| 12/07/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/02/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 75d lost |
Inspections
View all 78 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | 11/25/2025 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 04/07/2025 | 04/09/2025 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 12/16/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 27.50 | 1 |
| 07/24/2024 | 07/24/2024 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 01/31/2024 | 02/01/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/15/2023 | 08/16/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/15/2023 | 08/16/2023 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 10/25/2022 | 10/26/2022 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 07/13/2022 | 07/18/2022 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/28/2022 | 07/05/2022 | 25.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sterling Mine have?
Sterling Mine has 236 MSHA violations on record, of which 39 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $67K.
What type of mine is Sterling Mine?
Sterling Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Beatty, Nye County, NV. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sterling Mine?
According to MSHA records, Sterling Mine has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sterling Mine?
Sterling Mine is operated by AngloGold Ashanti Sterling Inc. and controlled by AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. MSHA Mine ID: 2601503.