Key Takeaway
White Creek Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Metal, located in Cantwell, Matanuska-Susitna County, AK. It has 14 violations on record (4 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Valdez Creek Mining, LLC.
White Creek Mine
Operator: Valdez Creek Mining, LLC
Controller: John Cioffoletti
Location: Cantwell, Matanuska-Susitna County, AK
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 14 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 08/25/2020 | 48.23(f) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 08/25/2020 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 08/25/2020 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/08/2016 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 09/08/2016 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $134 |
| 08/03/2015 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/03/2015 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/03/2015 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/03/2015 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/03/2015 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/03/2015 | 48.25(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $372 |
| 07/17/2014 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/17/2014 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2017 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 223d lost |
| 08/16/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 17 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2024 | 07/01/2024 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 08/25/2023 | 08/25/2023 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 08/25/2023 | 08/25/2023 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 09/06/2022 | 09/06/2022 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 08/25/2021 | 08/27/2021 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 09/23/2020 | 09/24/2020 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 08/25/2020 | 08/26/2020 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 06/28/2019 | 06/28/2019 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 08/10/2018 | 08/10/2018 | 5.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does White Creek Mine have?
White Creek Mine has 14 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is White Creek Mine?
White Creek Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Cantwell, Matanuska-Susitna County, AK. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at White Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, White Creek Mine has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates White Creek Mine?
White Creek Mine is operated by Valdez Creek Mining, LLC and controlled by John Cioffoletti. MSHA Mine ID: 5001994.