Key Takeaway
Bridger Underground Coal Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Sweetwater County, WY. It has 2,610 violations on record (364 S&S) and $2.3M in proposed penalties. Operated by Bridger Coal Company.
Bridger Underground Coal Mine
Operator: Bridger Coal Company
Controller: MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Location: Rock Springs, Wyoming, Sweetwater County, WY
Recent Violations
View all 2,610 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2022 | 50.20-7(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/26/2021 | 75.321(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/20/2021 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $146 |
| 10/20/2021 | 75.1725(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $146 |
| 10/19/2021 | 75.1719-4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $187 |
| 10/19/2021 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 10/04/2021 | 75.1106-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $187 |
| 08/09/2021 | 75.1722(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $187 |
| 08/08/2021 | 75.1909(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 08/03/2021 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 07/27/2021 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $279 |
| 07/11/2021 | 75.380(d)(1) | S&S | LowNegligence | $416 |
| 07/11/2021 | 75.1505(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $172 |
| 07/10/2021 | 49.16(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/10/2021 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $187 |
| 07/10/2021 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,385 |
| 07/10/2021 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/23/2021 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 06/23/2021 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $136 |
| 06/23/2021 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 241 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
| 08/16/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/18/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 02/16/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/02/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 84d lost |
| 06/17/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/11/2020 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 18d restricted |
| 04/15/2020 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 175d lost |
| 04/05/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 02/28/2020 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 196 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2022 | 08/22/2022 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 10/01/2021 | 12/02/2021 | 117.25 | 1 |
| 07/07/2021 | 09/22/2021 | 269.00 | 3 |
| 04/05/2021 | 06/28/2021 | 361.00 | 2 |
| 01/04/2021 | 03/25/2021 | 273.75 | 2 |
| 10/01/2020 | 12/29/2020 | 396.75 | 3 |
| 07/01/2020 | 09/23/2020 | 354.00 | 6 |
| 04/13/2020 | 04/14/2020 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/07/2020 | 06/25/2020 | 428.50 | 4 |
| 01/13/2020 | 03/03/2020 | 235.50 | 5 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bridger Underground Coal Mine have?
Bridger Underground Coal Mine has 2610 MSHA violations on record, of which 364 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.3M.
What type of mine is Bridger Underground Coal Mine?
Bridger Underground Coal Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Sweetwater County, WY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bridger Underground Coal Mine?
According to MSHA records, Bridger Underground Coal Mine has 241 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bridger Underground Coal Mine?
Bridger Underground Coal Mine is operated by Bridger Coal Company and controlled by MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP. MSHA Mine ID: 4801646.