Key Takeaway
Big Horn Basin Mines is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Greybull, Big Horn County, WY. It has 59 violations on record (13 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Wyo-Ben, Inc.
Big Horn Basin Mines
Operator: Wyo-Ben, Inc
Controller: David Brown
Location: Greybull, Big Horn County, WY
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 59 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/10/2025 | 56.14132 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/10/2025 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/05/2024 | 50.30(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/05/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $305 |
| 03/05/2024 | 56.4500 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/05/2024 | 56.14132(b)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/08/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/22/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,358 |
| 02/22/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $442 |
| 02/22/2022 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 02/22/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $909 |
| 02/16/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,358 |
| 02/16/2022 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,358 |
| 02/16/2022 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/12/2021 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $237 |
| 08/09/2019 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/17/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 01/16/2015 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 02/27/2014 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/23/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 12d restricted |
| 02/26/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 08/26/2011 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/26/2011 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/19/2007 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 26d lost, 69d restricted |
| 01/03/2007 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 8d lost, 33d restricted |
| 07/19/2004 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/18/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 38d restricted |
| 02/22/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 18d restricted |
Inspections
View all 68 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 12/08/2025 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 07/09/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 13.25 | 2 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/22/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/31/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/15/2024 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 03/04/2024 | 03/07/2024 | 38.25 | 1 |
| 07/25/2023 | 07/27/2023 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 03/08/2023 | 03/10/2023 | 39.00 | 2 |
| 08/16/2022 | 08/17/2022 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 03/04/2022 | 03/04/2022 | 9.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Horn Basin Mines have?
Big Horn Basin Mines has 59 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.
What type of mine is Big Horn Basin Mines?
Big Horn Basin Mines is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Greybull, Big Horn County, WY. It currently has 11 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Horn Basin Mines?
According to MSHA records, Big Horn Basin Mines has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Horn Basin Mines?
Big Horn Basin Mines is operated by Wyo-Ben, Inc and controlled by David Brown. MSHA Mine ID: 4800974.