Key Takeaway
BPM Lovell Mill is a active facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lovell, Wyoming, Big Horn County, WY. It has 151 violations on record (22 S&S) and $24K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC.
BPM Lovell Mill
Operator: Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC
Controller: Halliburton Company
Location: Lovell, Wyoming, Big Horn County, WY
Employees: 62
Recent Violations
View all 151 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/12/2025 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/12/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/12/2025 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/29/2024 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/29/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/29/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/15/2024 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/15/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $221 |
| 08/16/2023 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/01/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/28/2023 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/28/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/28/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/28/2023 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/12/2022 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/19/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/19/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 36 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2023 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/17/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/19/2020 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/09/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/08/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 38d lost |
| 07/26/2017 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/20/2016 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/12/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/08/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 72d lost |
| 10/18/2007 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
Inspections
View all 73 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 25.25 | 1 |
| 08/11/2025 | 08/13/2025 | 23.00 | 2 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/29/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/12/2024 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 02/13/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 08/16/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 02/27/2023 | 03/02/2023 | 41.50 | 1 |
| 08/12/2022 | 08/12/2022 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 01/18/2022 | 01/20/2022 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 09/05/2021 | 09/05/2021 | 9.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BPM Lovell Mill have?
BPM Lovell Mill has 151 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $24K.
What type of mine is BPM Lovell Mill?
BPM Lovell Mill is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lovell, Wyoming, Big Horn County, WY. It currently has 62 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BPM Lovell Mill?
According to MSHA records, BPM Lovell Mill has 36 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BPM Lovell Mill?
BPM Lovell Mill is operated by Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC and controlled by Halliburton Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4801405.