Mining Incidents

Relief Canyon Mine Metal/Non-Metal

Lovelock, Pershing County, NV  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2602657

Relief Canyon Mine has $41K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
22
Years on record
2009–2026
Latest incident
Jun 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2008
83
citations
17
significant & substantial
$40,981
proposed penalties
$14,908
paid to date
36% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $26,073 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2008
47
inspections on record
771
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 771 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Relief Canyon Mine has $41K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 1 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$41K
proposed penalties
$17K
current assessed
$15K
paid to date
$2K
outstanding
80 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2024-03-27.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 2,963 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 2,744 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 3,648 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 8,990 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 11,608 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 9,886 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 11,560 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 10,428 1 0 95.9
Show 51 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 13,070 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 12,660 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 16,678 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 14,594 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 16,550 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 16,900 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 13,232 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 12,534 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 16,366 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 25,384 6 1 236.4
2021 Q2 36,236 1 0 27.6
2021 Q1 20,552 6 2 291.9
2020 Q4 23,574 5 1 212.1
2020 Q3 24,298 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 26,465 1 0 37.8
2020 Q1 24,580 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 14,506 3 1 206.8
2019 Q3 8,902 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 5,655 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 5,091 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 5,777 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 5,931 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 5,473 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 5,329 1 1 187.7
2017 Q4 5,110 6 0 1174.2
2017 Q3 4,346 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 4,128 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 5,533 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 16,413 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 16,106 2 0 124.2
2016 Q2 5,242 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 4,432 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 19,163 10 5 521.8
2015 Q3 16,388 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 11,203 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 10,488 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 21,543 2 1 92.8
2014 Q3 14,987 11 1 734.0
2011 Q3 3,334 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 3,182 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 2,357 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 2,535 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 2,310 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 2,354 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 2,740 3 0 1094.9
2009 Q4 3,281 2 0 609.6
2009 Q3 3,214 1 0 311.1
2009 Q2 7,131 14 2 1963.3
2009 Q1 19,373 6 2 309.7
2008 Q4 15,663 2 0 127.7
2008 Q3 2,020 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

22 on file

2026 · 2 incidents

June 20, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted EE's knee while stretch wrapping a core pallet. Employee was taken to the hospital for evaluation, negative xrays and was told the employee sprained EE's knee and was released on restricted duty

January 27, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While trying to line up pipe on the leach pad employee slipped and fell on right arm causing pain. Employee later went to the hospital for x-rays that came back negative, was referred to an ortho doctor. Employee came back to work the following day on restricted duty with their right arm.

2024 · 1 incident

April 13, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted knee getting out of equipment, was brought to local hospital and released to light duty and is currently scanning mine paperwork.

2021 · 4 incidents

March 27, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Struck by falling object

Employee was off loading a 12" HDPE Tee from the back of a light vehicle when the Tee fell to the side smashing their left ring finger between the Tee and the bed of the light vehicle causing a laceration to the finger that required stiches.

March 8, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall from machine

While dismounting a 6200 drill, worker slipped and fell approximately 3' to the ground. The worker began to feel discomfort in their right ankle and was transported to the local medical facility for evaluation.

February 23, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was tasked with moving a 993K loader from the 5340 bench to the PM bay. As the operator was placing the wheel chocks in the holder operator felt discomfort in their back / shoulder. Supervisor was notified and operator was transferred to local hospital for assessment. Site HSE and management were notified and investigation was initiated.

February 9, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal leaching operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was flushing valves on the leach pad when they stepped down with there left foot into a soft spot, sinking into the dirt approximately 2/3 up the left leg between the ankle and the knee area. The employee fell forward as they were sinking causing the knee to bend backward slightly.

2020 · 5 incidents

December 15, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was at the preg tank to change the filter. EE stepped up onto the curb for the containment area and twisted EE's knee.

December 11, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was working on the leach pad to repair the water lines for the grasshoppers when some dust possibly containing a small amount of lime got into EE's left eye.

August 26, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting shop vacuum into the back of the pickup and felt pain in shoulder. This became reportable when employee received prescription for medication to help with pain and sleep on 11/2/20.

June 15, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting and walking with heavy parts over uneven ground and twisted the right knee.

May 29, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting some belting on the ground using a razor knife. The knife slipped and caused a small puncture/laceration to the left thigh. Employee was transported to local hospital for treatment.

2019 · 2 incidents

September 17, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal inspector OTHER
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Unclassified, insufficient data

High 67, sunny, dry, no wind. EE was visually inspecting the placement of synthetic liner by an installation contractor. At the end of normal shift EE indicated right shoulder was experiencing pain. EE did not report a slip, trip, or fall that could've caused injury. We weren't further informed of EE's continuing shoulder pain till after EE personally sought med. attention.

August 8, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was using clamps to help pull liner into place. Clamps slipped off the liner and employee fell backwards, landing on left hand and injuring wrist.

2018 · 2 incidents

June 21, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mucking machine operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in operating pond east with a water hose for removal of mud and excess water. Employee felt and heard a pop in knee while spraying with the hose and turning a different direction.

February 24, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

As the diamond core drilling crew was adding a 10 foot PQ rod to the drill string, the drill helper had left hand pinched between the drill head and the 10 foot PQ rod.

2017 · 1 incident

February 16, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual was moving core boxes from one pallet to another when they caught their foot on one of the pallets and tripped over the pallet twisting their ankle.

2016 · 1 incident

March 2, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was conducting geologic mapping in open country to the south of the mine. While moving down a slope, EE lost EE's footing and slid down, which resulted in injuries to EE's right foot, one finger and a facial cut.

2015 · 1 incident

February 8, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall down stairs

The driller helper was carrying drill rod while ascending down some stairs when he lost his balance and fell to the ground. He strained the muscle in his lower back as a result of the fall.

2014 · 1 incident

November 12, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

"EE" was leaving work at the end of his shift. While walking to his car he stumbled, lost his balance, and fell while crossing the parking ditch. "EE" fell forward on his hands and knees and landed face down in the gravel. He felt a sharp pain in his knee when it hit the ground. Hours later his right knee became swollen and he was unable to walk on it.

2011 · 1 incident

November 30, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Firstgold Corp. · Fall onto or against objects

While working around the core tube breakout tray, the EE slipped and lost his balance in trying to regain his balance, he struck his right hand on the breakout tray. The weather was extremely cold which made the footing slicker than usual. The back of the EE's right hand was bruised.

2009 · 1 incident

March 6, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal pumper IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Firstgold Corp. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was on jaw crusher platform doing regular cleaning when he felt his left pant leg get hot. He noticed that his pant leg caught fire from the space heater being used on the platform causing a palm sized 2nd degree burn on his lower left leg.

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The full compliance file on Relief Canyon Mine

A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF with the underlying data as CSV.