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
Operator: American Colloid Company
Controller: Minerals Technologies Inc
Location: Belle Fourche, Butte County, SD
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 214 →| 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
View all 43 →| 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
View all 86 →| 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 |
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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.