BPM Colony Mill
Active
Facility
Nonmetal
Operator: Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC
Controller: Halliburton Company
Location: Belle Fouche, SD, Crook County, WY
Employees: 70
319
Violations
54
S&S Violations
65
Accidents
$109K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 319 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 07/30/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/29/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/18/2024 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $161 |
| 08/26/2024 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/26/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/26/2024 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 12/20/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 11/03/2023 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 08/16/2023 | 56.12013(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $214 |
| 08/16/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/15/2023 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,152 |
| 10/27/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $481 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 65 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 65d restricted |
| 12/19/2024 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/11/2024 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/31/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 112d restricted |
| 06/01/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 43d restricted |
| 08/12/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/29/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 183d lost |
| 07/23/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 230d lost |
| 06/03/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/08/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
Inspections
View all 80 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 07/29/2025 | 08/01/2025 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/23/2025 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 09/17/2024 | 10/21/2024 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 08/25/2024 | 09/10/2024 | 41.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 11/02/2023 | 01/10/2024 | 64.50 | 1 |
| 08/15/2023 | 08/22/2023 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 10/26/2022 | 10/28/2022 | 24.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4800070
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionBentonite
Employees70
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates44.8605560, -104.1427780
Nearest TownBelle Fouche, SD
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BPM Colony Mill have?
BPM Colony Mill has 319 MSHA violations on record, of which 54 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $109K.
What type of mine is BPM Colony Mill?
BPM Colony Mill is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Belle Fouche, SD, Crook County, WY. It currently has 70 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BPM Colony Mill?
According to MSHA records, BPM Colony Mill has 65 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BPM Colony Mill?
BPM Colony Mill is operated by Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC and controlled by Halliburton Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4800070.