Center Mine
Active
Surface
Coal
Operator: BNI Coal, Ltd
Controller: Allete Inc
Location: Center, Oliver County, ND
Employees: 173
179
Violations
33
S&S Violations
95
Accidents
$106K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 179 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2025 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 77.206(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 77.1710(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 01/26/2025 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/26/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,219 |
| 01/22/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/28/2024 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/07/2024 | 77.502 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/06/2024 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2024 | 77.1001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2024 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2024 | 77.800 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2024 | 77.510 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2024 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 05/21/2023 | 77.410(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/19/2022 | 77.809 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/18/2022 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 06/28/2022 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/27/2022 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 95 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/04/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 11/26/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 144d lost |
| 09/25/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 186d lost |
| 04/26/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 1d restricted |
| 10/17/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 06/26/2023 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 4d lost, 20d restricted |
| 06/26/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/21/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 42d restricted |
| 01/28/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 19d restricted |
Inspections
View all 97 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | 11/18/2025 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 05/29/2025 | 05/29/2025 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 04/21/2025 | 05/07/2025 | 88.00 | 1 |
| 01/21/2025 | 02/10/2025 | 109.50 | 1 |
| 12/10/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 07/25/2024 | 08/27/2024 | 149.25 | 2 |
| 02/03/2024 | 03/06/2024 | 130.75 | 7 |
| 07/14/2023 | 07/31/2023 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 05/15/2023 | 05/30/2023 | 87.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3200218
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Lignite)
Employees173
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates47.0647220, -101.2127780
Nearest TownCenter
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Center Mine have?
Center Mine has 179 MSHA violations on record, of which 33 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $106K.
What type of mine is Center Mine?
Center Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Center, Oliver County, ND. It currently has 173 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Center Mine?
According to MSHA records, Center Mine has 95 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Center Mine?
Center Mine is operated by BNI Coal, Ltd and controlled by Allete Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3200218.