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

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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

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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

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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

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.