Key Takeaway
Sunshine Mine is a nonproducing underground mine producing Metal, located in Kellogg, Shoshone County, ID. It has 347 violations on record (91 S&S) and $69K in proposed penalties. Operated by Silver Opportunity Partners LLC.
Sunshine Mine
Operator: Silver Opportunity Partners LLC
Controller: The Electrum Group LLC
Location: Kellogg, Shoshone County, ID
Employees: 14
Recent Violations
View all 347 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | 57.4760 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2025 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/29/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/19/2024 | 57.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $271 |
| 08/24/2023 | 57.19121 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $295 |
| 10/16/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 10/18/2021 | 57.20032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/27/2021 | 57.4360(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 08/19/2020 | 57.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/08/2020 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/05/2019 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/05/2019 | 57.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 09/24/2019 | 57.4104(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/24/2019 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/08/2019 | 57.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/03/2019 | 57.12026 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/03/2018 | 57.12026 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/15/2018 | 57.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 103 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/22/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/29/2025 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/06/2023 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/29/2019 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 35d restricted |
| 04/12/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 28d lost, 20d restricted |
| 02/25/2016 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/21/2015 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/30/2014 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/05/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
Inspections
View all 151 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | 02/13/2026 | 52.25 | 2 |
| 01/27/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 11/24/2025 | 12/09/2025 | 95.75 | 3 |
| 07/08/2025 | 07/08/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 33.25 | 1 |
| 06/29/2025 | 07/03/2025 | 51.50 | 2 |
| 05/12/2025 | 05/15/2025 | 37.75 | 2 |
| 04/07/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/19/2025 | 29.50 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sunshine Mine have?
Sunshine Mine has 347 MSHA violations on record, of which 91 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $69K.
What type of mine is Sunshine Mine?
Sunshine Mine is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in Kellogg, Shoshone County, ID. It currently has 14 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sunshine Mine?
According to MSHA records, Sunshine Mine has 103 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sunshine Mine?
Sunshine Mine is operated by Silver Opportunity Partners LLC and controlled by The Electrum Group LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1000089.