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
Operator: Taiga Mining Company, Inc.
Controller: Jerome Birch
Location: Hughes, Yukon-Koyukuk County, AK
Employees: 20
Recent Violations
View all 36 →| 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
View all 32 →| 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
View all 24 →| 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 |
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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.