Key Takeaway
Big Sky is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Colstrip, Rosebud County, MT. It has 27 violations on record (6 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Big Sky Coal Company.
Big Sky
Operator: Big Sky Coal Company
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Colstrip, Rosebud County, MT
Recent Violations
View all 27 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2004 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 03/01/2004 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/18/2003 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/18/2003 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/18/2003 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/18/2003 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/17/2003 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $715 |
| 07/16/2003 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $371 |
| 02/25/2003 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 08/28/2002 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 08/28/2002 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 08/28/2002 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/22/2002 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/21/2002 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/21/2002 | 77.1607(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/20/2002 | 77.604 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/09/2002 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/10/2002 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/10/2002 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $196 |
| 01/10/2002 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2004 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 05/23/2003 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 76d lost |
| 09/18/2001 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/06/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 1d lost |
| 07/12/2000 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 43 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2008 | 03/10/2008 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 08/14/2007 | 08/14/2007 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 09/06/2006 | 09/08/2006 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 03/16/2006 | 03/30/2006 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 07/25/2005 | 07/27/2005 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 03/28/2005 | 03/29/2005 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 07/27/2004 | 07/29/2004 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 07/27/2004 | 08/05/2004 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/27/2004 | 07/29/2004 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/28/2004 | 07/21/2004 | 67.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Sky have?
Big Sky has 27 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Big Sky?
Big Sky is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Colstrip, Rosebud County, MT. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Sky?
According to MSHA records, Big Sky has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Sky?
Big Sky is operated by Big Sky Coal Company and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 2400108.