Key Takeaway

Taiga Mining Company - Hog River is a intermittent surface mine producing Metal, located in Hughes, Yukon-Koyukuk County, AK. It has 36 violations on record (4 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Taiga Mining Company, Inc..

Taiga Mining Company - Hog River

Intermittent Surface Metal

Operator: Taiga Mining Company, Inc.

Controller: Jerome Birch

Location: Hughes, Yukon-Koyukuk County, AK

Employees: 20

36
Violations
4
S&S Violations
32
Accidents
$10K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/27/2023 56.4104(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/14/2022 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/14/2022 56.12006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/13/2021 56.14100(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
06/13/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/13/2021 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/01/2020 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
07/01/2020 56.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
07/01/2020 56.11003 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
06/02/2019 56.12006 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
06/20/2018 48.27(c) S&S ModNegligence $462
06/19/2018 Non-S&S $0
06/19/2018 50.10(b) S&S HighNegligence $5,903
06/19/2018 50.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $311
05/14/2017 56.12006 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
09/20/2015 50.11(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/20/2015 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/18/2014 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/21/2013 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $334
09/21/2013 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/25/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 54d lost
06/08/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost
08/27/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
08/06/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost
07/25/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
06/19/2018 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 488d lost
07/14/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost
06/06/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 86d lost
06/01/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/31/2016 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/25/2025 08/29/2025 7.25 1
08/29/2024 08/29/2024 6.00 1
07/27/2023 07/27/2023 0.50 1
07/27/2023 07/28/2023 14.00 1
08/14/2022 08/14/2022 15.50 1
06/13/2021 06/13/2021 19.00 1
07/01/2020 07/01/2020 26.50 2
06/02/2019 06/02/2019 10.25 1
08/12/2018 08/12/2018 9.50 1
08/06/2018 08/09/2018 4.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID5001603
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Employees20
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates63.5888880, -154.4930550
Nearest TownHughes

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Taiga Mining Company - Hog River have?

Taiga Mining Company - Hog River has 36 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.

What type of mine is Taiga Mining Company - Hog River?

Taiga Mining Company - Hog River is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Hughes, Yukon-Koyukuk County, AK. It currently has 20 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Taiga Mining Company - Hog River?

According to MSHA records, Taiga Mining Company - Hog River has 32 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Taiga Mining Company - Hog River?

Taiga Mining Company - Hog River is operated by Taiga Mining Company, Inc. and controlled by Jerome Birch. MSHA Mine ID: 5001603.