Mining Incidents

Borealis Mine Metal/Non-Metal

Hawthorne, Mineral Condado, NV  ·  Activa
ID de mina MSHA: 2601655

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Muertes
0
Incidentes totales
23
Años en registro
2011–2026
Último incidente
Feb 2026
Historial de cumplimiento
Citaciones de MSHA desde 2011
120
citaciones
30
significativas y sustanciales
$107,129
multas propuestas
$81,453
pagado a la fecha
Fuente: datos de violaciones de MSHA, actualizados semanalmente.
Tasas de seguridad trimestrales
Citaciones por millón de horas trabajadas, según lo reportado a MSHA
Trimestre Horas trabajadas Citaciones S&S Por 1M hrs
2025 Q4 7,347 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 7,714 3 1 388.9
2025 Q2 6,194 4 0 645.8
2025 Q1 6,688 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 6,611 12 3 1815.2
2024 Q3 7,662 6 2 783.1
2024 Q2 6,426 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 5,880 1 0 170.1
Los trimestres con menos de 100,000 horas reportadas aparecen atenuados: muy pocas horas para una tasa estable.
No se registran muertes en esta mina.

Incidentes reportables

23 en archivo

2026 · 1 incidente

26 de febrero de 2026 NV · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

After adjusting a load of drill pipe on a telehandler, the operator bent down to pick up their wheel chocks and felt pain in their left shoulder.

2024 · 1 incidente

29 de abril de 2024 NV · Metal/No metálico Ayudante de perforación MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

The drill crew was tripping out HWT casing onto rod racks. As the casing was sliding down the slide it became wedged between 2 lower 20' sections of casing. The injured worker had to lift it out of the wedge and in the process they hurt their knee while straining.

2022 · 5 incidentes

25 de julio de 2022 NV · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Rozado o abrasionado

Mechanic was unbolting a 992G loader bucket lip protector. When loosening the nut the bolt begin to spin making contact with left leg causing a laceration just above the knee requiring three staples. Employee was properly treated and released to return to work that same day.

5 de julio de 2022 NV · Metal/No metálico Capataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de horno MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Contacto con objetos o sustancias calientes

Staff member donned partial refinery PPE, leaving off the chaps/leg protection. Some hot slag splashed, entered EE's boot, causing 3rd degree burns to EE's right foot. Medical treatment was sought with follow up pending.

4 de enero de 2022 NV · Metal/No metálico Director de seguridad TODAS LAS DEMÁS ENFERMEDADES OCUPACIONALES
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · NEC (no clasificado en otra parte)

While sweeping was being done in the Administration Building, a staff member suffered an asthma attack believed to have been triggered by dust particles in the environment. Staff member was transported and treated by medical personnel in Hawthorne.

2021 · 3 incidentes

23 de junio de 2021 NV · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee walking from the conveyor to the stacker stepped on uneven ground and rolled ankle resulting in a strain.

18 de junio de 2021 NV · Metal/No metálico Oficinista, Controlador de tiempo, Trabajador de oficina, Director de ventas MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee escorted a delivery driver with steel flat bar, standing too close in proximity, the steel bounced landing on right foot, fracturing three bones.

7 de enero de 2021 NV · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Caída desde escaleras de mano

Miner slipped from the 2nd rung of 3 foot ladder when EE lost grip while tightening a bolt on a pump. EE fell to the concrete floor and suffered bruising to lower back and hip. Ladder was dry but 3 points of contact had not been maintained.

2019 · 1 incidente

8 de julio de 2019 NV · Metal/No metálico Capataz de exterior, Cabo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee was descending a slope into a dry pond when EE felt a pop in left leg, suffered a ground level fall, and noticed leg would not support EE's weight when EE tried to get up. EE was taken in for evaluation and returned to work for the next normal shift by the Physician. Worked until surgery on 10/17/2019.

2016 · 1 incidente

24 de abril de 2016 NV · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Was lifting HDPE pipe and lifted and turned incorrectly. Strained back muscle.

2014 · 3 incidentes

31 de marzo de 2014 NV · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Miner was transferring nitric acid from tote to barrel. He did not have his respirator, face shield or tyvek suit on. Splashed onto his leg and his face. Also felt he got fumes in his lungs and became light headed. Immediately decontaminated and taken to hospital for evaluation. Return to work same shift.

6 de marzo de 2014 NV · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Miner was disconnecting conveyor section. Placed body in wrong position. Connectors came loose and pinched miners left hand. Return to work same day.

30 de enero de 2014 NV · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Miner looked under tail assembly and some material came dislodged. A small quantity of cement contacted his left eye. The eye was flushed by medical responders on site and cleared of any debris and then he was taken to ER for evaluation. No damage to the eye was found and he will be released to return to full duty on 1-31/2014.

2013 · 3 incidentes

24 de julio de 2013 NV · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Caída desde una máquina

Delivery driver for Transwood Company fell off his truck and landed on a hose causing injury to his back.

22 de julio de 2013 NV · Metal/No metálico Operario de banco, Cantero TRANSPORTE SIN MOTOR
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee finished welding pipe together on a portable pipe welding machine and gave the ok to have his coworker pull the pipe through. Employee was standing next to the pipe welder when the pipe was being pulled through. The tire was pulled over employees left ankle.

29 de abril de 2013 NV · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Borealis Mining Company, LLC · Caída sobre o contra objetos

Employee working at crusher was walking along the belt line when he tripped over a piece of iron that was laying on the ground. The employee fell into the frame of the conveyor striking his face on the side of the frame.

2012 · 3 incidentes

19 de junio de 2012 NV · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Borealis Mining Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

An employee cut his left thumb while trying to cut drip tubing. the employee was utilizing a utility knife.

27 de febrero de 2012 NV · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Borealis Mining Company · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

An employee was removing material from the top of a tail pulley conveyor guard, the employee had his left knee rested on the tail pulley guard and his right foot on the tow bar of that conveyor. The employees right foot slipped and contacted the ground causing the employee to twist his right knee. The employee's right foot was approximately 1' of the ground.

18 de febrero de 2012 NV · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Borealis Mining Company · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

An employee was removing excess slag after a weld utilizing a wire wheel attached to a grinder. A piece of slag ricocheted and landed in the employees eye causing trauma to the cataract. The employee was wearing safety glasses and a face shield.

2011 · 2 incidentes

18 de diciembre de 2011 NV · Metal/No metálico Operario de banco, Cantero TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Borealis Mining Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre, no clasificado en otra parte

An employee got his thumb pinched by the forks of a forklift while spotting the forklift during a conyeyor move.

22 de octubre de 2011 NV · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Borealis Mining Company · Caída desde una máquina

An employee was attempting to remove a dirt clump from a stacker conveyor, the employee was positioned at the tail end of the conveyor, standing above the dead pan. The employee lost his footing, fell onto the moving conveyor and was deposited of the end of the conveyor. The employee dropped approximately 4', resulting into a compression fracture to the L1 &L4 vertebrae.