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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Bridger Coal Company

Controller: MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP

Location: Rock Springs, Wyoming, Sweetwater County, WY

2,610
Violations
364
S&S Violations
241
Accidents
$2.3M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4801646
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates41.8213890, -108.3305560
Nearest TownRock Springs, Wyoming

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.