Key Takeaway

Thacker Pass is a intermittent surface mine producing Metal, located in Orovada, Humboldt County, NV. It has 8 violations on record (0 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lithium Nevada Corp..

Thacker Pass

Intermittent Surface Metal

Operator: Lithium Nevada Corp.

Controller: Lithium Americas Corp

Location: Orovada, Humboldt County, NV

Employees: 50

8
Violations
0
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/06/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/06/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/06/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/06/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/05/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/05/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/05/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/24/2015 48.29(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/29/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost
09/27/2024 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 30d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/08/2025 07/08/2025 12.75 1
02/20/2025 02/20/2025 11.25 1
02/19/2025 02/19/2025 0.75 1
02/06/2025 02/06/2025 1.50 1
09/05/2024 09/05/2024 15.00 1
02/23/2015 02/24/2015 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2602762
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionLithium Minerals
Employees50
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates41.6825000, -117.9513890
Nearest TownOrovada

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Thacker Pass have?

Thacker Pass has 8 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Thacker Pass?

Thacker Pass is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Orovada, Humboldt County, NV. It currently has 50 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Thacker Pass?

According to MSHA records, Thacker Pass has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Thacker Pass?

Thacker Pass is operated by Lithium Nevada Corp. and controlled by Lithium Americas Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 2602762.