Key Takeaway

Buckskin Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Gillette, Campbell County, WY. It has 421 violations on record (70 S&S) and $213K in proposed penalties. Operated by Buckskin Mining Company.

Buckskin Mine

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Buckskin Mining Company

Controller: Kiewit Peter Sons' Inc

Location: Gillette, Campbell County, WY

Employees: 120

421
Violations
70
S&S Violations
122
Accidents
$213K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/04/2026 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
03/04/2026 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $0
02/20/2026 77.1607(b) S&S LowNegligence $0
02/19/2026 77.106 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/19/2026 77.2104(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/19/2026 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/18/2026 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
09/25/2025 47.42(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
09/25/2025 77.807 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/24/2025 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
09/23/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/23/2025 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $592
09/23/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/23/2025 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $592
09/23/2025 77.800 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
09/23/2025 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
09/23/2025 77.509(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
09/22/2025 77.900 S&S ModNegligence $2,936
09/18/2025 45.4(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/11/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/17/2025 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/15/2025 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/20/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/10/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/08/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/09/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/08/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/03/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/28/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/21/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/04/2026 98.25 3
10/01/2025 10/06/2025 9.00 1
09/10/2025 09/26/2025 131.75 6
09/04/2025 09/04/2025 4.00 1
06/30/2025 06/30/2025 7.00 1
06/04/2025 06/09/2025 4.00 1
10/06/2024 03/27/2025 149.00 3
09/16/2024 09/26/2024 92.00 3
04/20/2024 04/23/2024 11.00 1
04/03/2024 04/04/2024 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4801200
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees120
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates44.4336110, -105.5286110
Nearest TownGillette

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Buckskin Mine have?

Buckskin Mine has 421 MSHA violations on record, of which 70 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $213K.

What type of mine is Buckskin Mine?

Buckskin Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Gillette, Campbell County, WY. It currently has 120 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Buckskin Mine?

According to MSHA records, Buckskin Mine has 122 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Buckskin Mine?

Buckskin Mine is operated by Buckskin Mining Company and controlled by Kiewit Peter Sons' Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4801200.