Key Takeaway
Bingham Canyon Mine is a active surface mine producing Metal, located in Copperton, Salt Lake County, UT. It has 1,826 violations on record (274 S&S) and $1.3M in proposed penalties. Operated by Kennecott Utah Copper LLC.
Bingham Canyon Mine
Operator: Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
Controller: Rio Tinto Group
Location: Copperton, Salt Lake County, UT
Employees: 876
Recent Violations
View all 1,826 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/13/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $9,757 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14130(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 12/29/2025 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 12/29/2025 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $7,676 |
| 12/29/2025 | 56.14131(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 12/29/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 333 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/25/2026 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/12/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 34d restricted |
| 11/22/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/21/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/29/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 10/16/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/15/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 19d lost, 32d restricted |
| 10/01/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/14/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
Inspections
View all 218 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 01/14/2026 | 262.50 | 4 |
| 09/04/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 08/15/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 29.50 | 1 |
| 08/14/2025 | 08/16/2025 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 08/13/2025 | 08/30/2025 | 541.25 | 4 |
| 07/30/2025 | 07/30/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/09/2025 | 07/09/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | 06/12/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 06/03/2025 | 06/12/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2025 | 06/03/2025 | 22.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bingham Canyon Mine have?
Bingham Canyon Mine has 1826 MSHA violations on record, of which 274 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.3M.
What type of mine is Bingham Canyon Mine?
Bingham Canyon Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Copperton, Salt Lake County, UT. It currently has 876 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bingham Canyon Mine?
According to MSHA records, Bingham Canyon Mine has 333 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bingham Canyon Mine?
Bingham Canyon Mine is operated by Kennecott Utah Copper LLC and controlled by Rio Tinto Group. MSHA Mine ID: 4200149.