Black Butte And Leucite Hills Mines
Active
Surface
Coal
Operator: Black Butte Coal Company
Controller: Lighthouse Resources Inc; Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Location: Point Of Rocks, Sweetwater County, WY
Employees: 59
758
Violations
138
S&S Violations
80
Accidents
$376K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 758 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2025 | 77.1103(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/13/2024 | 77.204 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/12/2024 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/21/2023 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 12/19/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 12/18/2023 | 77.401(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 08/06/2023 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $518 |
| 08/06/2023 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 08/06/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 08/05/2023 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 08/05/2023 | 77.400(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,152 |
| 03/20/2023 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 03/20/2023 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 03/20/2023 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 03/20/2023 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 03/20/2023 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 03/20/2023 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/04/2023 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,182 |
| 08/02/2022 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $169 |
| 05/16/2022 | 77.507 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 80 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/24/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/09/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 47d lost |
| 04/23/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/17/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/16/2021 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/11/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 185d lost |
| 05/18/2020 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/24/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/20/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 64d lost |
Inspections
View all 147 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 10/22/2025 | 10/30/2025 | 30.50 | 3 |
| 08/27/2025 | 08/29/2025 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 04/29/2025 | 05/03/2025 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 12/04/2024 | 12/10/2024 | 45.75 | 2 |
| 06/26/2024 | 06/26/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2024 | 06/15/2024 | 41.50 | 1 |
| 03/04/2024 | 03/12/2024 | 26.25 | 1 |
| 12/18/2023 | 12/28/2023 | 51.00 | 2 |
| 09/13/2023 | 09/13/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4801180
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees59
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates41.6188890, -108.6663890
Nearest TownPoint Of Rocks
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Black Butte And Leucite Hills Mines have?
Black Butte And Leucite Hills Mines has 758 MSHA violations on record, of which 138 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $376K.
What type of mine is Black Butte And Leucite Hills Mines?
Black Butte And Leucite Hills Mines is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Point Of Rocks, Sweetwater County, WY. It currently has 59 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Butte And Leucite Hills Mines?
According to MSHA records, Black Butte And Leucite Hills Mines has 80 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Black Butte And Leucite Hills Mines?
Black Butte And Leucite Hills Mines is operated by Black Butte Coal Company and controlled by Lighthouse Resources Inc; Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4801180.