BPM Lovell Mine
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC
Controller: Halliburton Company
Location: Lovell, Big Horn County, WY
Employees: 23
117
Violations
32
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$27K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 117 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/07/2023 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/07/2023 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/07/2023 | 56.7013 | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/01/2023 | 56.6132(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/28/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/13/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/14/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/14/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/03/2021 | 56.4102 | S&S | ModNegligence | $487 |
| 03/12/2021 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/28/2020 | 56.11027 | S&S | ModNegligence | $412 |
| 04/28/2020 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $185 |
| 04/28/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/27/2020 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $448 |
| 02/05/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 02/26/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $154 |
| 02/13/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $344 |
| 02/13/2019 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,676 |
| 02/13/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 13 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/06/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/13/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 89d lost |
| 06/11/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/17/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 50d lost |
| 08/15/2011 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/20/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/02/2010 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/06/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/24/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 74 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | 11/17/2025 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 07/24/2025 | 07/25/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/30/2024 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/12/2024 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 02/12/2024 | 02/14/2024 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 08/06/2023 | 08/08/2023 | 35.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2023 | 05/24/2023 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 02/28/2023 | 03/02/2023 | 43.50 | 1 |
| 09/12/2022 | 09/19/2022 | 47.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4801016
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionBentonite
Employees23
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates44.8386110, -108.3455560
Nearest TownLovell
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BPM Lovell Mine have?
BPM Lovell Mine has 117 MSHA violations on record, of which 32 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $27K.
What type of mine is BPM Lovell Mine?
BPM Lovell Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lovell, Big Horn County, WY. It currently has 23 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BPM Lovell Mine?
According to MSHA records, BPM Lovell Mine has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BPM Lovell Mine?
BPM Lovell Mine is operated by Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC and controlled by Halliburton Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4801016.