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STERLING MINING COMPANY

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Company Details

Name: STERLING MINING COMPANY
Jurisdiction: Idaho
Legal type: General Business Corporation (D)
Status: Inactive-Dissolved (Administrative)
Date of registration: 14 Apr 2014 (11 years ago)
Financial Date End: 30 Apr 2015
Date dissolved: 21 Jul 2015
Entity Number: 608606
Place of Formation: IDAHO
File Number: 0000608606
Mailing Address: PO BOX 14006 SPOKANE, WA 99214

Links between entities

Type Company Name Company Number State
Headquarter of STERLING MINING COMPANY, NEW YORK 3444352 NEW YORK

Filing

Filing Name Filing Number Filing date
Legacy Amendment 0003278317 2015-05-29
Initial Filing 0000608606 2014-04-14

Mines

Mine Name Type Status Primary Sic
Sunshine Mine Underground NonProducing Silver Ore
Directions to Mine 2 mil south of I90, exit 54 east of Kellogg.

Parties

Name Sterling Mining Company
Role Operator
Start Date 2003-10-01
End Date 2010-05-26
Name Silver Opportunity Partners
Role Operator
Start Date 2010-05-27
End Date 2011-09-27
Name Silver Opportunity Partners LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2011-09-28
Name Sunshine Precious Metals Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1950-01-01
End Date 2003-09-30
Name The Electrum Group LLC
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2011-09-28
Name Silver Opportunity Partners LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2023-04-06
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A hydraulic hose fitting failed on the Chippy hoist braking system. The hydraulic braking system lost pressure and the brakes set. The hoist was not operational.
Accident Date 2019-04-29
Degree Inhury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative Miner was operating a jack hammer to remove an unused concrete compressor pedestal. While operating the jack hammer the miner pinched EE's index finger between the jack hammer and a bolt protruding from the concrete pedestal.
Accident Date 2018-04-12
Degree Inhury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative Miner became light headed and passed out while standing on hoist cage. When passing out the miner collapsed on self twisting right leg causing a spiral fracture of lower leg.
Accident Date 2016-02-25
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative Chippy hoist became inoperative while transporting miners. Miners were notified of the hoist problems and were transferred to the south conveyance of the double drum hoist. Miners were out of the mine within 20 minutes. Hoist problems occurred due to a burned-out coil on a contractor.
Accident Date 2015-12-21
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative Sunshine Mine lost power due to damage caused by a tree contacting main electrical service line owned & maintained by Avista Utilities. Loss of power occurred while miners were working in Jewell shaft. They were temporarily stuck in shaft till power was restored & they were hoisted to surface. Power was restored by Avista at 10:04am & the miners were hoisted to surface at 10:10am.
Accident Date 2014-10-30
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative The Jewell shaft double drum hoist engineer was dumping the north skip. After the skip was emptied, the skip was lowered before opening the wind gate at the shaft collar. The skip sat on the gate causing the rope to slack. When the slack was gathered, the hoist rope kinked. No personnel were down shaft at time of occurrence. Hoist rope will be repaired (cut).
Accident Date 2014-06-05
Degree Inhury INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES
Accident Type Caught in, under or between NEC
Ocupation Trespasser
Narrative A non employee committed suicide on land recently purchased from US silver/Galena mine. This is an isolated area near the cemetery in Osborne Idaho.
Accident Date 2014-06-02
Degree Inhury FATALITY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Shaftcrew, Shaft repair, Skip tender, Station tender
Narrative Two shaft repairmen had finished pulling lacing from the pipe compartment, the all clear/tucked in verbal command was given twice with response. The bell signal was transmitted to raise the skip. One miner's fall protection lanyard was accidentally left connected to a shaft anchor. As the skip raised the lanyard remained secured pulling the miner between the skip and shaft timber.
Accident Date 2013-02-07
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Narrative A geologist at the 6980 decline of the Sterling tunnel system, was in the process of connecting a trailer mounted porta-potty to a Kubota utility vehicle, for remove to the surface for sanitary cleaning. While in the process of connecting the trailer coupler to the Kubota rear ball mount, the geologist middle finger of his left hand was impacted between the two mechanisms.
Accident Date 2012-12-07
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative Employee was tightening a # 7 Dywidag thread bar bolt with three cartridges of Ground lok/resin with a jackleg. The jackleg got away from the employee and the handle on the leg hit his right knee, dislocating it.
Accident Date 2012-11-07
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Ocupation Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Narrative On 11/7/12, employee was trying to free the splitset bolt driver from splitset bolt that he previously installed with a jackleg drill. Employee pulled on the jackleg drill to free the driver, but the pressure had bled off the leg. The impact strained the employee's shoulder. On 11/16/12, employee went to the doctor. Physical therapy was prescribed. Physical therapy began 11/20/12.
Accident Date 2012-08-16
Degree Inhury INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES
Accident Type NEC
Ocupation Electrician, Lineman
Narrative A electrician and supervisor were trouble shooting un-energized equipment when the electrician suffered a medical related seizure.
Accident Date 2012-08-03
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Narrative A Geology Intern left foot became lodged between two branches resulting in a trip/fall into another branch in the ground, puncturing her left shin. Conditions that contributed to the accident were: steep ground; dense foliage; improper site-descent, and improper clothing (Boots). Damage was to the left shin from a puncture wound that required three stitches.
Accident Date 2012-07-12
Degree Inhury INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES
Accident Type NEC
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative Employee complained of chest pains and was immediately taken to hospital. It was found to be a 100% blockage of one artery and he was immediately taken in for surgery to place a stint. Not a work related illness.
Accident Date 2012-05-26
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck against stationary object
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative workers were putting a 5/8 inch cable over a cross beam, the first man was not prepared and it caught him off balance and he struck his ear on a upright of chamber causing a small laceration on his right ear.
Accident Date 2012-02-14
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative Repair on 3100 was repairing rail with an Oxygen accetylene torch. Sparks got drawn behind bulkhead by short circuit to main ventilation exhaust. Result was large uncontrollable fire resulting in total mine shut down.
Accident Date 2011-06-09
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative Material being dropped from the sheave wheel platform of the Jewell Shaft head frame struck a power pole guy wire causing power conductors to make contact and trip out the power to the Jewell Shaft hoists.
Accident Date 2011-02-23
Degree Inhury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Accident Type Fall to the walkway or working surface
Ocupation Electrician, Lineman
Narrative Employee was walking across mine yard at end of shift, slipped on ice, fell and hit his head on ground. At visit with physician on 3-14-11 the employee was given work restrictions by physician.
Accident Date 2010-01-28
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative Timber movement in Silver Summit Shaft. Damage or impairment is unknown at this time. Informational update for 7000-1 filed on 1/29/10. Upon further examination a major timber failure was found in the Silver Summit Shaft. At this time ventilation has not been compromised, but major shaft repair will be required to re-establish safe travel. Per 2/5 doc 220100340005.
Accident Date 2008-12-08
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A 2-yard LHD bucket was slung under the Chippy Hoist skip being hoisted up the Jewell Shaft. A guide shoe came loose causing the bucket to rotate into and tearing out 2 shaft guides causing the bucket to lodge into the timber. 4 shaft crew members riding inside the skip were uninjured but briefly stranded before being transfered to the adjacent Double Drum Hoist skip.

Inspections

Start Date 2025-01-23
End Date 2025-01-23
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4.25
Start Date 2024-12-05
End Date 2024-12-05
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.75
Start Date 2024-11-18
End Date 2024-11-25
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 28.75
Start Date 2024-08-20
End Date 2024-08-21
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4.25
Start Date 2024-08-20
End Date 2024-08-21
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.75
Start Date 2024-07-09
End Date 2024-07-11
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 14.75
Start Date 2024-06-12
End Date 2024-06-13
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8.25
Start Date 2024-05-28
End Date 2024-05-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 19.25
Start Date 2024-03-27
End Date 2024-03-27
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9.25
Start Date 2024-03-11
End Date 2024-03-13
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 23.5
Start Date 2023-11-16
End Date 2023-11-16
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.75
Start Date 2023-10-02
End Date 2023-10-25
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 48.5
Start Date 2023-09-07
End Date 2023-09-07
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2
Start Date 2023-09-07
End Date 2023-09-07
Activity Ventilation Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2
Start Date 2023-08-23
End Date 2023-09-07
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 23.75
Start Date 2023-06-14
End Date 2023-06-14
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 15.25
Start Date 2023-06-13
End Date 2023-06-13
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.25
Start Date 2023-04-12
End Date 2023-04-20
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 37.5
Start Date 2023-02-09
End Date 2023-02-09
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7.5
Start Date 2023-02-06
End Date 2023-02-08
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2024
Annual Hours 4570
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 914
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2024
Annual Hours 9638
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 2410
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2024
Annual Hours 0
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 0
Avg. Employee Hours 0
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2024
Annual Hours 15846
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 1761
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2023
Annual Hours 4543
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 1136
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2023
Annual Hours 15104
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 3021
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2023
Annual Hours 11772
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1962
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2022
Annual Hours 7379
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 1476
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2022
Annual Hours 10657
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 2131
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2022
Annual Hours 11874
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1979
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2021
Annual Hours 8437
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 1687
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2021
Annual Hours 8319
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 1664
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2021
Annual Hours 11256
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1876
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2020
Annual Hours 5711
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 1428
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2020
Annual Hours 7094
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 1774
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2020
Annual Hours 10984
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 2197
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2019
Annual Hours 8199
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 1640
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2019
Annual Hours 8183
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 1637
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2019
Annual Hours 9095
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 1819
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2018
Annual Hours 9461
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 1892

Court Cases

Docket Number Nature of Suit Filing Date Disposition
0900465 Bankruptcy Appeals Rule 28 USC 158 2009-09-16 appeal affirmed (magistrate judge)
Circuit Ninth Circuit
Origin original proceeding
Jurisdiction federal question
Jury Demand Neither plaintiff nor defendant demands jury
Demanded Amount 0
Termination Class Action Missing
Procedural Progress order entered
Nature Of Judgment no monetary award
Judgement missing
Arbitration On Termination Missing
Office 2
Filing Date 2009-09-16
Termination Date 2010-05-05
Section 0158
Status Terminated

Parties

Name SUNSHINE PRECIOUS MS, INC.
Role Plaintiff
Name STERLING MINING COMPANY
Role Defendant
0900466 Bankruptcy Appeals Rule 28 USC 158 2009-09-16 other
Circuit Ninth Circuit
Origin original proceeding
Jurisdiction federal question
Jury Demand Neither plaintiff nor defendant demands jury
Demanded Amount 0
Termination Class Action Missing
Procedural Progress order entered
Nature Of Judgment Missing
Judgement missing
Arbitration On Termination Missing
Office 2
Filing Date 2009-09-16
Termination Date 2009-10-22
Section 0158
Status Terminated

Parties

Name SUNSHINE PRECIOUS M,
Role Plaintiff
Name STERLING MINING COMPANY
Role Defendant

Court Cases Opinions

Package ID Category Cause Nature Of Suit
USCOURTS-idd-2_09-cv-00465 Judicial Publications - Bankruptcy Appeals Rule 28 USC 158
Collection United States Courts Opinions
SuDoc JU 4.15
Court Type District
Court Name United States District Court District of Idaho
Circuit 9th
Office Location CDA - Northern
Case Type civil

Parties

Name Sunshine Precious Metals
Role Appellant
Name STERLING MINING COMPANY
Role Appellee
Name STERLING MINING COMPANY
Role In Re

Opinions

Opinion ID USCOURTS-idd-2_09-cv-00465-0
Date 2010-05-05
Notes MEMORANDUM ORDER that the Bankruptcy Court's Memorandums of Decisions and Orders are AFFIRMED. Signed by Judge Edward J. Lodge. (Copy sent to Judge Myers, Suzanne Hickok and Andrea Rutter)(caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by dks)
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USCOURTS-idd-2_06-cv-00429 Judicial Publications - Civil (Rico)
Collection United States Courts Opinions
SuDoc JU 4.15
Court Type District
Court Name United States District Court District of Idaho
Circuit 9th
Office Location CDA - Northern
Case Type civil

Parties

Name Ray De Motte
Role Counter Claimant
Name James D Christianson
Role Counter Defendant
Name CHRISTIANSON FAMILY, LLC
Role Counter Defendant
Name Christianson Living Trust
Role Counter Defendant
Name Nonstop Revenue
Role Counter Defendant
Name Silver Valley Eagles LLC
Role Counter Defendant
Name SILVER VALLEY PARTNERS, LLC
Role Counter Defendant
Name Sterling Partners
Role Counter Defendant
Name Cohne Rappaport&Segal
Role Defendant
Name Ray De Motte
Role Defendant
Name Mark Lehman
Role Defendant
Name SILVER VALLEY CAPITAL, LLC
Role Defendant
Name SPRING CREEK PROPERTIES, LLC
Role Defendant
Name Art and Carol Stephen
Role Defendant
Name STERLING MINING COMPANY
Role Defendant
Name COUGAR VALLEY, LLC
Role Interested Party
Name John Swallow
Role Interested Party
Name Timberline Resources Corporation
Role Interested Party
Name Steve Noort
Role Movant
Name Shoshone Silver Mining Co.
Role Movant
Name WHITEDELF MINING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Role Movant
Name James D Christianson
Role Plaintiff
Name CHRISTIANSON FAMILY, LLC
Role Plaintiff
Name Christianson Living Trust
Role Plaintiff
Name Nonstop Revenue
Role Plaintiff
Name Silver Valley Eagles LLC
Role Plaintiff
Name SILVER VALLEY PARTNERS, LLC
Role Plaintiff
Name Sterling Partners
Role Plaintiff

Opinions

Opinion ID USCOURTS-idd-2_06-cv-00429-0
Date 2007-04-13
Notes ORDER re 53 MOTION to Appoint Mediator filed by Sterling Mining Company. Plaintiffs' response to def's Motion to Appoint Mediator, if any response is necessary, shall be filed by 4/23/07. Signed by Judge Larry M. Boyle. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by ja, )
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Opinion ID USCOURTS-idd-2_06-cv-00429-1
Date 2007-09-24
Notes MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER re: GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART 9 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Spring Creek Properties, LLC, Art and Carol Stephen, GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART 40 MOTION to Amend/Correct Motion to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Nonstop Revenue, LLC, Silver Valley Partners, LLC, Christianson Living Trust, Silver Valley Eagles LLC, Sterling Partners, LLC, James D Christianson, Christianson Family LLC GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART re: (WA dkt No. 179) Defendant Sterling Mining Company's Motion to Dismiss, GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART re: (WA dkt No. 162)Defendant DeMotte's Motion to Dismiss.. Signed by Judge Edward J. Lodge. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by jg, )
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Opinion ID USCOURTS-idd-2_06-cv-00429-2
Date 2008-05-22
Notes MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER re: Granting 106 Second MOTION to Dismiss filed by Art and Carol Stephens, Granting 107 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sterling Mining Company, Granting 105 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Ray De Motte. Signed by Judge Edward J. Lodge. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by jg)
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Date of last update: 26 Sep 2024

Sources: Idaho Secretary of State