Mining Incidents
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Mines in Elko County, Nevada

Elko County, Nevada has 148 mines on MSHA's register: 13 active, 10 intermittent, 123 abandoned. 9 miners have died and 1,733 accidents have been reported at these mines between 1983 and 2026. Inspectors have issued 9,184 citations.

Every mine MSHA has registered in Elko County, working or not, with the accident, fatality and citation record each one carries on this site. Active mines are listed first, then the rest by the weight of their record.

Abandoned and historical mine features in Elko County →

Mines on register
148
Active
13
Fatalities on record
9
Citations issued
9,184
27 underground · 107 surface · 14 facilities 0 coal · 148 metal and non-metal 10 intermittent 123 abandoned 1,733 reported accidents, 1983–2026
Local economic context
County figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
Elko County, Nevada · Population 53,852
19.6%
Mining share of county employment
$83,427
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
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MSHA-registered mine, any status

Mines plot only where MSHA holds a surveyed coordinate for the site; mines the agency locates to a town, county or state centroid are in the counts and the list above but not drawn. Click a point for the mine's status and record.

Operators with the most mines herecurrent operator of record
Operator Mines Active Fatalities
Canyon Construction Company 10 0 0
Jerritt Canyon Gold, LLC 9 3 4
Barite Mining Inc 5 0 0
Chromalloy Mining & Milling 4 0 0
Elko Sand & Gravel 3 0 0
N.A. Degerstrom 3 0 0
Small Mine Development 3 0 0
Acha Construction LLC 2 0 0
Ames Construction Inc 2 0 0
G P Construction Company Inc 2 0 0
Mines in Elko County148 on register
  1. Jerritt Canyon Mill
    Facility metal/non-metal · Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC · MSHA ID 2601621
    Active
  2. SSX Mine
    Underground metal/non-metal · Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC · MSHA ID 2602299
    Active
  3. Lee Smith
    Underground metal/non-metal · Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC · MSHA ID 2602397
    Active
  4. Pilot Peak
    Surface metal/non-metal · Graymont Western Us Inc · MSHA ID 2601906
    Active
  5. Rossi Jig Plant
    Surface metal/non-metal · Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · MSHA ID 2602239
    Active
  6. Emigrant
    Surface metal/non-metal · Nevada Gold Mines LLC · MSHA ID 2602697
    Active
  7. Long Canyon
    Surface metal/non-metal · Nevada Gold Mines LLC · MSHA ID 2602778
    Active
  8. Boehler Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Staker & Parson Cos. · MSHA ID 2600429
    Active
  9. Pardo Quarry
    Surface metal/non-metal · Harney Rock & Paving Company · MSHA ID 2602292
    Active
  10. DMI Osino Barite Mill
    Facility metal/non-metal · Drilling Minerals Industries, LLC · MSHA ID 2602724
    Active
  11. VICTORIA MINE
    Underground metal/non-metal · Energy Metal Resources US Inc. · MSHA ID 2601317
    Active
  12. Portable #2
    Surface metal/non-metal · Bolinder Company Inc · MSHA ID 4202408
    Active
  13. Prunty Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · HUMBOLDT MINING COMPANY · MSHA ID 2601261
    Active
  14. Midas Mine
    Underground metal/non-metal · Klondex Midas Operations, Inc. · MSHA ID 2602314
    Abandoned
  15. Hollister Mine
    Underground metal/non-metal · Klondex Hollister Mine Inc. · MSHA ID 2602535
    NonProducing
  16. Murray Mine
    Underground metal/non-metal · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · MSHA ID 2602211
    Abandoned
  17. HOLLISTER MINE
    Surface metal/non-metal · Newmont Exploration Limited · MSHA ID 2602086
    Abandoned
  18. BIG SPRINGS
    Surface metal/non-metal · Anglogold (Jerritt Canyon) Corp · MSHA ID 2602003
    Abandoned
  19. RAIN UNDERGROUND
    Underground metal/non-metal · Small Mine Development · MSHA ID 2602237
    Abandoned
  20. KENSLEY MOUNTAIN PROJECT
    Surface metal/non-metal · Alta Gold Company · MSHA ID 2602261
    Abandoned
  21. VEGA-PORTABLE CRUSHER #1
    Surface metal/non-metal · VEGA CONSTRUCTION & TRUCKING, LLC · MSHA ID 2601862
    Intermittent
  22. CARLIN UNDERGROUND
    Underground metal/non-metal · Small Mine Development · MSHA ID 2602238
    Abandoned
  23. Saval 4
    Underground metal/non-metal · Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC · MSHA ID 2602742
    Abandoned
  24. Fraser Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Big 7 Modern Concrete LLC · MSHA ID 2602616
    Intermittent
  25. Steer Offices
    Underground metal/non-metal · Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC · MSHA ID 2602370
    Abandoned
  26. Enfield Bell Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC · MSHA ID 2601620
    Intermittent
  27. Dry Creek Mill Site
    Surface metal/non-metal · National Oilwell Varco, LP · MSHA ID 2602646
    Abandoned
  28. Country River Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · San Roc Inc · MSHA ID 2601827
    Abandoned
  29. Rossi Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · N A Degerstrom Inc · MSHA ID 2600397
    Abandoned
  30. Tuscarora
    Surface metal/non-metal · Remtech L L C · MSHA ID 2601561
    Abandoned
  31. Ruby Mountain Rock & Ready-Mix,LLC
    Surface metal/non-metal · Ruby Mountain Rock & Ready- Mix, LLC · MSHA ID 2602571
    Intermittent
  32. Starvation Canyon
    Underground metal/non-metal · Jerritt Canyon Gold, LLC · MSHA ID 2602634
    Abandoned
  33. Big Ledge Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · National Oilwell Varco, LP · MSHA ID 2602603
    Abandoned
  34. Rain Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Lost Dutchman Construction Inc · MSHA ID 2602217
    Abandoned
  35. CANICA VSI CRUSHER #1371
    Surface metal/non-metal · BJ Rees's Enterprise · MSHA ID 2602504
    Abandoned
  36. Shelton Nevada BLM Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Shelton's · MSHA ID 2602585
    Intermittent
  37. Portable #2
    Surface metal/non-metal · Progressive Contracting Inc · MSHA ID 4202085
    Intermittent
  38. Pardo Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Harney Rock & Paving Company · MSHA ID 2601818
    Abandoned
  39. Amy Mine
    Underground metal/non-metal · Stocks Trucking Company LLC · MSHA ID 2602666
    Abandoned
  40. DEE NORTH U/G PROJECT
    Underground metal/non-metal · Small Mine Development · MSHA ID 2602382
    Abandoned
  41. SPRING CREEK SAND & GRAVEL
    Surface metal/non-metal · P Squared Enterprise, Inc. · MSHA ID 2602427
    Abandoned
  42. Fraser Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · WMC Company Inc · MSHA ID 2602308
    Abandoned
  43. Wells Tungsten Mill
    Facility metal/non-metal · Wells Tungsten · MSHA ID 2600985
    Abandoned
  44. AMES PORTABLE UNIT 26-02306
    Surface metal/non-metal · Ames Construction · MSHA ID 2602306
    Intermittent
  45. Powerscreen1300Maxtrac#PID13MXTCCON48205
    Surface metal/non-metal · Ledcor CMI Inc. · MSHA ID 2602888
    Intermittent
  46. G & R Big Springs
    Surface metal/non-metal · Gibbons Companies · MSHA ID 2602198
    Abandoned
  47. Wood Gulch
    Surface metal/non-metal · Homestake Mining Company · MSHA ID 2602068
    Abandoned
  48. VT Crusher
    Surface metal/non-metal · VT Construction, Inc · MSHA ID 2602723
    Abandoned
  49. NAD Crusher
    Surface metal/non-metal · N.A. Degerstrom · MSHA ID 2602749
    Abandoned
  50. Wash Plant
    Surface metal/non-metal · VEGA CONSTRUCTION & TRUCKING, LLC · MSHA ID 2602639
    Intermittent
  51. 24-1045
    Surface metal/non-metal · W. W. Clyde & Co. · MSHA ID 4201729
    Intermittent
  52. South Fork Gravel
    Surface metal/non-metal · Acha Construction · MSHA ID 2602736
    Abandoned
  53. FabTec Agg Plant
    Surface metal/non-metal · Canyon Construction Co · MSHA ID 2602644
    Abandoned
  54. SYMONS CONE CRUSHER
    Surface metal/non-metal · Canyon Construction Company · MSHA ID 2602313
    Abandoned
  55. Crusher 1
    Surface metal/non-metal · Acha Construction LLC · MSHA ID 2602780
    Abandoned
  56. DAVIS PIT
    Surface metal/non-metal · Davis Equipment Company-Div/Ruby Mtn Freight · MSHA ID 2602384
    Abandoned
  57. Jones Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Ruby Dome Inc · MSHA ID 2602055
    Abandoned
  58. YANKEEE PIT
    Surface metal/non-metal · D H Blattner & Sons Inc · MSHA ID 2602214
    Abandoned
  59. Chieftain Powerscreen
    Surface metal/non-metal · Canyon Construction Co · MSHA ID 2602641
    Abandoned
  60. Vega Portable Crusher #3
    Surface metal/non-metal · Vega Construction & Trucking Co. · MSHA ID 2602500
    Abandoned
  61. Haystack Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · S.M.D. Development LLC · MSHA ID 2602768
    Abandoned
  62. West Generator
    Underground metal/non-metal · Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC · MSHA ID 2602885
    Abandoned
  63. FABTEC 54-INCH CONE WITH 6X20 SCREEN
    Surface metal/non-metal · Canyon Construction Co. · MSHA ID 2602760
    Abandoned
  64. Saval II
    Underground metal/non-metal · Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC · MSHA ID 2602875
    Abandoned
  65. Elko Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Elko Sand & Gravel · MSHA ID 2602163
    Abandoned
  66. Portable 391
    Surface metal/non-metal · Elko Sand & Gravel · MSHA ID 2602721
    Abandoned
  67. KUE-KEN JAW CRUSHER
    Surface metal/non-metal · Canyon Construction Company · MSHA ID 2602311
    Abandoned
  68. NAD Impactor Crusher
    Surface metal/non-metal · N. A. Degerstrom, Inc. · MSHA ID 2602725
    Abandoned
  69. 8X20 3-DECK SCREEN PLANT
    Surface metal/non-metal · CANYON CONSTRUCTION CO. · MSHA ID 2602763
    Abandoned
  70. Rem Crusher #1
    Surface metal/non-metal · Remington Construction · MSHA ID 2602814
    Abandoned
  71. Wells Tungsten Mine
    Underground metal/non-metal · Brough Livestock LLC · MSHA ID 2600984
    Abandoned
  72. 033 Crusher H K Portable Plant
    Surface metal/non-metal · H-K Contractors Inc · MSHA ID 2601975
    Abandoned
  73. 4 M
    Underground metal/non-metal · 4 M · MSHA ID 2601936
    Abandoned
  74. AMES PORTABLE UNIT #4
    Surface metal/non-metal · Ames Construction Inc · MSHA ID 2602390
    Abandoned
  75. Azletts Mill
    Facility metal/non-metal · Dale Aslett Sand & Gravel Inc · MSHA ID 2601424
    Abandoned
  76. BARMAC IMPORT CRUSHER
    Surface metal/non-metal · Canyon Construction Company · MSHA ID 2602312
    Abandoned
  77. Battle Creek Tungsten Mine
    Underground metal/non-metal · R & A Minerals · MSHA ID 2601688
    Abandoned
  78. Big Jim
    Surface metal/non-metal · Barite Mining Inc · MSHA ID 2601695
    Abandoned
  79. Big Ledge Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Circle A Construction Mining & Milling · MSHA ID 2601895
    Abandoned
  80. Bmex Pavlak Mill
    Facility metal/non-metal · Bmex Corp · MSHA ID 2601939
    Abandoned
  81. Bourne Creek Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Bourne Creek Mining Company · MSHA ID 2601753
    Abandoned
  82. Brian Millsite
    Facility metal/non-metal · Barite Mining Inc · MSHA ID 2601704
    Abandoned
  83. Bullion Monarch Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Universal Gas (Montana) Inc · MSHA ID 2601343
    Abandoned
  84. Bullion Monarch Mine Contract
    Surface metal/non-metal · Lloyd C Evans Construction Company · MSHA ID 2601569
    Abandoned
  85. City Of Elko Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Robert L Helms Construction & Development Co · MSHA ID 2601652
    Abandoned
  86. Cleaveland Gold Note & 86
    Surface metal/non-metal · Richfield Resources Inc · MSHA ID 2601590
    Abandoned
  87. Concrete Prods Co Portable Crush
    Surface metal/non-metal · Concrete Products Co-Div/Gibbons & Reed Company · MSHA ID 2601844
    Abandoned
  88. Convention Jarbidge
    Underground metal/non-metal · Little Devil Mining Corp · MSHA ID 2601937
    Abandoned
  89. Cortez Joint Venture
    Facility metal/non-metal · Global Bird Management, Inc. · MSHA ID 2602545
    Abandoned
  90. D G & S Incorporated
    Surface metal/non-metal · D G & S Inc · MSHA ID 2601958
    Abandoned
  91. Delno Mine
    Underground metal/non-metal · Panther Mining · MSHA ID 2601444
    Abandoned
  92. Diamond Jim
    Underground metal/non-metal · Gold Creek Silver Mines Inc · MSHA ID 2601565
    Abandoned
  93. Easy Miner
    Surface metal/non-metal · A W Arnold & Associates Inc · MSHA ID 2601667
    Abandoned
  94. Elburz Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · J/P Associated · MSHA ID 2601626
    Abandoned
  95. Elko City Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Ron Lewis Construction Company · MSHA ID 2600832
    Abandoned
  96. Emigrant Mill
    Facility metal/non-metal · Box Cedar Mining Inc · MSHA ID 2601534
    Abandoned
  97. Esmeralda Mine Or Esmeralda
    Underground metal/non-metal · K M Mining & Development Company · MSHA ID 2601633
    Abandoned
  98. FABTEC 54-INCH CONE AND 6X20 SCREEN
    Surface metal/non-metal · CANYON CONSTRUCTION CO. · MSHA ID 2602764
    Abandoned
  99. Falcon
    Underground metal/non-metal · Agau Ventures Ltd · MSHA ID 2601628
    Abandoned
  100. Fish Creek
    Surface metal/non-metal · Barite Mining Inc · MSHA ID 2601696
    Abandoned
  101. Heavy Spar
    Surface metal/non-metal · Barite Mining Inc · MSHA ID 2601673
    Abandoned
  102. Hunch Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Chromalloy Mining & Milling · MSHA ID 2601761
    Abandoned
  103. Jackpot Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Peter Kiewit Sons' Company · MSHA ID 2601465
    Abandoned
  104. Jones Flat Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Shoshone Paiute Tribes · MSHA ID 2602808
    Abandoned
  105. Jones Property
    Surface metal/non-metal · Peabody Calada Inc · MSHA ID 2601637
    Abandoned
  106. Jungle Area
    Surface metal/non-metal · Chromalloy Mining & Milling · MSHA ID 2601098
    Abandoned
  107. KOLBERG PIONEER 3144 PORTABLE JAW CRUSHE
    Surface metal/non-metal · CANYON CONSTRUCTION CO. · MSHA ID 2602811
    Abandoned
  108. Kolberg Pioneer CS3055 Port Jaw Crusher
    Surface metal/non-metal · Canyon Construction Co. · MSHA ID 2602826
    Abandoned
  109. Lakes Millsite
    Facility metal/non-metal · Eisenman Chemical Company · MSHA ID 2601430
    Abandoned
  110. Lakes Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Barite Mining Inc · MSHA ID 2600959
    Abandoned
  111. Ledcor Jaw Crusher Premiertrax 400x
    Surface metal/non-metal · Ledcor CMI Inc · MSHA ID 2602900
    Abandoned
  112. Longshot
    Surface metal/non-metal · Petro-Chem Inc · MSHA ID 2601686
    Abandoned
  113. Loomis Creek Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Chromalloy Mining & Milling · MSHA ID 2601760
    Abandoned
  114. Mc Kinley Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Robert L Helms Construction & Development Co · MSHA ID 2601109
    Abandoned
  115. Mountain City Mill
    Facility metal/non-metal · Oxbow Tungsten Mines Inc · MSHA ID 2601353
    Abandoned
  116. Mountain City Mill
    Facility metal/non-metal · Banner Resources Corp · MSHA ID 2601795
    Abandoned
  117. MUNGERS BACKHOE GRAVEL PIT
    Surface metal/non-metal · Mungers Backhoe Service · MSHA ID 2602436
    Abandoned
  118. Nevada Barite Plant
    Surface metal/non-metal · Chromalloy Mining & Minerals Inc · MSHA ID 2601473
    Abandoned
  119. Nevada Milling Company Mill
    Facility metal/non-metal · Nevada Milling Company · MSHA ID 2601724
    Abandoned
  120. Nevada Portable #2
    Surface metal/non-metal · Granite Construction Company · MSHA ID 2602871
    Abandoned
  121. Normal Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Normal Mining Company · MSHA ID 2601863
    Abandoned
  122. Patsy Ann Claims
    Surface metal/non-metal · Unichem Minerals Inc · MSHA ID 2601672
    Abandoned
  123. Patsy Ann Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Mc Neely Mining Contractors Inc · MSHA ID 2601509
    Abandoned
  124. Pit No El 28-1
    Surface metal/non-metal · Peter Kiewit Sons' Company · MSHA ID 2601455
    Abandoned
  125. Portable Crusher 2300484
    Surface metal/non-metal · G P Construction Company Inc · MSHA ID 2601999
    Abandoned
  126. Portable Crusher Lj-264
    Surface metal/non-metal · G P Construction Company Inc · MSHA ID 2601462
    Abandoned
  127. Randolph Mine And Mill
    Surface metal/non-metal · Goldcap Enterprises Inc · MSHA ID 2601468
    Abandoned
  128. Ren Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · W E S Construction Company Inc · MSHA ID 2602209
    Abandoned
  129. Riddle
    Underground metal/non-metal · San Rafael Exploration Company · MSHA ID 2601702
    Abandoned
  130. RYNDON COMMUNITY PIT
    Surface metal/non-metal · Canyon Construction Company · MSHA ID 2602468
    Abandoned
  131. Sharp Pit And Mill
    Surface metal/non-metal · Sharp Concrete Company · MSHA ID 2600453
    Abandoned
  132. Simplicity Double Deck Screen
    Surface metal/non-metal · Canyon Construction Co · MSHA ID 2602637
    Abandoned
  133. Snoose Creek Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Chromalloy Mining & Milling · MSHA ID 2601759
    Abandoned
  134. South Railroad Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Gold Standard Ventures (US), Inc. · MSHA ID 2602925
    New Mine
  135. South Wells
    Surface metal/non-metal · Ludwig Mining Company · MSHA ID 2601600
    Abandoned
  136. St Elmo
    Underground metal/non-metal · Tex-Tah · MSHA ID 2601571
    Abandoned
  137. St Elmo Mine
    Underground metal/non-metal · St Elmo Mining Inc · MSHA ID 2602212
    Abandoned
  138. Star Valley
    Surface metal/non-metal · Elko Sand & Gravel · MSHA ID 2602842
    Abandoned
  139. State Highway District No3
    Surface metal/non-metal · Nevada State Highway Department · MSHA ID 2600768
    Abandoned
  140. Stormy Creek Mill
    Facility metal/non-metal · Old Soldier Minerals · MSHA ID 2601829
    Abandoned
  141. Stormy Creek Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Old Soldier Minerals · MSHA ID 2601592
    Abandoned
  142. Tennessee Mine
    Surface metal/non-metal · Tennessee Tungsten Inc · MSHA ID 2600328
    Abandoned
  143. Unichem Minerals Jig Plant
    Facility metal/non-metal · Unichem Minerals Inc · MSHA ID 2601792
    Abandoned
  144. Vivian Tunnel
    Underground metal/non-metal · Pischel Mining Company Inc · MSHA ID 2601498
    Abandoned
  145. Wells City Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Tibbals Construction Inc · MSHA ID 2601475
    Abandoned
  146. Wells Pit
    Surface metal/non-metal · Jack B Parson Construction Company · MSHA ID 2601668
    Abandoned
  147. WENDOVER EQ S/N PID 0006LE74030024
    Surface metal/non-metal · MODERN CONCRETE · MSHA ID 2602645
    Abandoned
  148. Willie
    Surface metal/non-metal · Ludwig Mining Company · MSHA ID 2601599
    Abandoned

Status, type and operator are as reported to MSHA. Fatality and accident counts are MSHA's reportable accident records for the mine; citations are inspector-issued violations on record. Each mine's own page carries the full detail.

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The register is MSHA's Mine Data Retrieval System: every operation ever assigned a mine ID, including ones abandoned decades ago, so the count is a history of mining in the county, not a count of working mines. A mine's county is the one its operator reported to MSHA. Fatality and accident counts start with MSHA's reportable-accident records (1983 onward); citation counts are inspector-issued violations on record. We are an independent research tool, not MSHA.