Nevada Mining Association announces 2023 Operator Safety Award recipients
Recipients demonstrate an industry-wide commitment to safe mining operations.
RENO, Nev. (Aug. 2, 2023) – The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) announced the recipients of its 2023 Mine Operator Safety Awards, which celebrate Nevada’s mining operators showcasing an exceptional commitment to safety in the workplace.
“We couldn’t be happier to recognize the incredible award recipients that have gone above and beyond to enforce safe work environments,” said NVMA Interim President, Dana Bennett. “Safety is the number one priority in Nevada’s mining industry, and the attention to detail that these operators have shown to ensure each team member returns home safely after each shift is truly impeccable.”
Awards are given to the top mines in designated categories based on their annual safety performance, which is calculated through a formula that factors the total of annual hours worked, lost-time incidents, number of reportable injuries, and severity based on lost work days. Many recipients recorded the impressive “triple zero” – no reportable injuries, lost time incidents, or restrictive days.
The Operator Safety Awards are based on performance in the previous calendar year and data provided by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). This year, 33 operators in total received an award.
In addition to the Operator Awards, the NVMA also recognized 47 individuals for their commitment to workplace safety through its Individual Safety Awards. Recipients of both categories will be recognized during an awards ceremony at the Nevada Mining Association Convention on Friday, Sept. 8 in Lake Tahoe.
Surface Operations:
Large – 300+ employees
First: Round Mountain, Kinross Gold Corp.
Second: Bald Mountain Mine, KG Mining Inc.
Third: Marigold Mine, SSR Mining
Medium – 100-299 employees
First: Mill 6, Nevada Gold Mines
Second: Roaster Operations, Nevada Gold Mines
Third: Florida Canyon, Argonaut Gold
Small – 20-99 employees
First: Relief Canyon Mine, Americas Gold & Silver
First: Hycroft, Hycroft Mining
First: Bald Mountain, South Ops, KG Mining Inc.
First: Isabella Pearl Mine, Walker Lane Minerals
Underground Operations:
Large – 300+ employees
First: Turquoise Ridge, Nevada Gold Mines
Second: Meikle Mine, Nevada Gold Mines
Third: Leeville, Nevada Gold Mines
Medium – 100-299 employees
First: Lee Smith Mine, Small Mine Development
Second: Exodus, Nevada Gold Mines
Third: SSX Mine, Small Mine Development
Small – 20-99 employees
First: Fire Creek, Hecla Nevada Mining
First: Twin Underground, Nevada Gold Mines
First: El Nino, Nevada Gold Mines
Non-Metal Mining Category
First: Apex Quarry, Lhoist North America
First: Colado Plant, US Silica
First: Empire Mine, Empire Mining Co.
First: Adams Claim, Arcosa Specialty Materials
First: Pilot Peak, Graymont Western US
First: Pabco Gypsum, Pabco Building Products
Aggregate Category
First: Ames Backfill Portable Crusher, Ames Construction Inc.
First: Lockwood Quarry, Granite Construction Company
First: Mustang Quarry, Q&D Construction LLC
Contractors Category
First: Nevada Operations, Ames Construction
First: Nevada Operations, Sandvik Mining and Construction
First: Turquoise Ridge, Small Mine Development
First: Vista Underground, Small Mine Development
First: Leeville, Small Mine Development