Key Takeaway

BELLE FOURCHE MILL is a active facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Belle Fourche, Butte County, SD. It has 214 violations on record (53 S&S) and $60K in proposed penalties. Operated by American Colloid Company.

BELLE FOURCHE MILL

Active Facility Nonmetal

Operator: American Colloid Company

Controller: Minerals Technologies Inc

Location: Belle Fourche, Butte County, SD

Employees: 5

214
Violations
53
S&S Violations
43
Accidents
$60K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/03/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/02/2025 56.4104(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/20/2024 56.16005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/24/2024 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/13/2023 56.12068 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/13/2023 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/12/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/16/2022 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
11/17/2021 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
02/18/2021 46.9(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
02/17/2021 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/18/2020 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
12/17/2019 56.11008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
12/04/2018 56.13030(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/18/2018 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/17/2018 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/17/2018 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
12/07/2017 56.11016 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
05/17/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
02/02/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/28/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 105d restricted
05/07/2015 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted
03/13/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost
01/16/2014 OTHER ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
02/22/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted
07/25/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
12/20/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/15/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/11/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/17/2009 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/09/2025 10/09/2025 13.00 1
09/02/2025 09/03/2025 32.00 1
11/20/2024 11/21/2024 17.25 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 1.00 1
04/24/2024 04/26/2024 16.25 1
10/30/2023 10/31/2023 11.75 1
09/25/2023 09/27/2023 21.00 1
07/12/2023 07/13/2023 21.00 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 3.50 1
10/05/2022 10/13/2022 13.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3900049
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionBentonite
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates44.6811110, -103.8519440
Nearest TownBelle Fourche

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does BELLE FOURCHE MILL have?

BELLE FOURCHE MILL has 214 MSHA violations on record, of which 53 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $60K.

What type of mine is BELLE FOURCHE MILL?

BELLE FOURCHE MILL is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Belle Fourche, Butte County, SD. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at BELLE FOURCHE MILL?

According to MSHA records, BELLE FOURCHE MILL has 43 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates BELLE FOURCHE MILL?

BELLE FOURCHE MILL is operated by American Colloid Company and controlled by Minerals Technologies Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3900049.