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
Operator: Buckskin Mining Company
Controller: Kiewit Peter Sons' Inc
Location: Gillette, Campbell County, WY
Employees: 120
Recent Violations
View all 421 →| 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
View all 122 →| 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
View all 131 →| 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 |
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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.