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

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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

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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

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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

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.