Key Takeaway
Absaloka Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Hardin, Big Horn County, MT. It has 524 violations on record (131 S&S) and $700K in proposed penalties. Operated by Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC.
Absaloka Mine
Operator: Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
Controller: Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC
Location: Hardin, Big Horn County, MT
Employees: 80
Recent Violations
View all 524 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/22/2025 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 02/11/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/11/2025 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 02/11/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/11/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/11/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/11/2025 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/06/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/06/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/04/2025 | 77.1103(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/07/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/04/2024 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/21/2024 | 77.107-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/21/2024 | 77.107-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/21/2024 | 77.106 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/06/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 03/06/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 103 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 02/07/2023 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 3d restricted |
| 01/30/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 122d lost |
| 01/18/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 94d lost |
| 12/27/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 06/10/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 50d lost |
| 05/17/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 60d lost |
| 04/20/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/18/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 03/03/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
Inspections
View all 133 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 62.25 | 3 |
| 02/03/2025 | 02/13/2025 | 79.00 | 1 |
| 09/10/2024 | 09/16/2024 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 05/07/2024 | 05/13/2024 | 33.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/15/2024 | 91.75 | 1 |
| 02/27/2024 | 03/25/2024 | 147.50 | 2 |
| 09/11/2023 | 09/21/2023 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 06/30/2023 | 08/15/2023 | 190.75 | 2 |
| 05/17/2023 | 07/11/2023 | 5.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Absaloka Mine have?
Absaloka Mine has 524 MSHA violations on record, of which 131 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $700K.
What type of mine is Absaloka Mine?
Absaloka Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hardin, Big Horn County, MT. It currently has 80 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Absaloka Mine?
According to MSHA records, Absaloka Mine has 103 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Absaloka Mine?
Absaloka Mine is operated by Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC and controlled by Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 2400910.