BPM Colony Mine
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC
Controller: Halliburton Company
Location: Colony, Crook County, WY
Employees: 58
120
Violations
18
S&S Violations
19
Accidents
$24K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 120 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | 50.20-7(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 08/11/2025 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/12/2025 | 56.9101 | S&S | LowNegligence | $549 |
| 02/21/2025 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/03/2024 | 56.9101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/01/2023 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/21/2023 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/08/2022 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/08/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/07/2022 | 56.4330(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 12/07/2022 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 09/15/2021 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 08/01/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/01/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/01/2019 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,709 |
| 02/14/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/14/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/16/2018 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/23/2017 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 19 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 73d restricted |
| 08/12/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 124d lost |
| 01/04/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/22/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted |
| 04/12/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 28d restricted |
| 01/07/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/29/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 133d lost, 99d restricted |
| 06/03/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
| 10/12/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 26d lost |
| 08/12/2016 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 68 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 37.75 | 1 |
| 08/11/2025 | 08/13/2025 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 02/19/2025 | 03/03/2025 | 45.00 | 3 |
| 08/27/2024 | 08/28/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 05/03/2024 | 05/06/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/23/2023 | 01/13/2024 | 59.50 | 1 |
| 09/21/2023 | 09/25/2023 | 24.00 | 2 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 12/05/2022 | 12/12/2022 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 06/29/2022 | 08/01/2022 | 32.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4800889
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionClay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.
Employees58
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates44.8588890, -104.1338890
Nearest TownColony
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BPM Colony Mine have?
BPM Colony Mine has 120 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $24K.
What type of mine is BPM Colony Mine?
BPM Colony Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Colony, Crook County, WY. It currently has 58 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BPM Colony Mine?
According to MSHA records, BPM Colony Mine has 19 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BPM Colony Mine?
BPM Colony Mine is operated by Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC and controlled by Halliburton Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4800889.