Key Takeaway

Coal Creek Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Wright, Campbell County, WY. It has 251 violations on record (42 S&S) and $80K in proposed penalties. Operated by Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC.

Coal Creek Mine

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC

Controller: Core Natural Resources Inc

Location: Wright, Campbell County, WY

Employees: 36

251
Violations
42
S&S Violations
26
Accidents
$80K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/02/2025 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/26/2025 77.502 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/25/2025 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/25/2025 77.1607(bb) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/27/2025 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
10/23/2025 77.800-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $592
10/23/2025 77.900-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $592
10/22/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $592
10/20/2025 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/28/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
07/28/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
07/22/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/22/2025 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
07/21/2025 77.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $226
07/21/2025 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $226
12/05/2024 48.29 Non-S&S HighNegligence $239
12/05/2024 48.29 Non-S&S HighNegligence $239
12/05/2024 48.29 Non-S&S HighNegligence $239
11/23/2024 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/22/2024 77.205(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/15/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/29/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/13/2023 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/08/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/21/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 233d lost
05/21/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost
01/23/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 48d restricted
07/11/2016 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/01/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost
01/02/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/20/2025 12/02/2025 147.00 4
07/21/2025 08/06/2025 103.75 3
11/12/2024 12/17/2024 109.00 1
04/22/2024 05/20/2024 87.00 1
10/04/2023 11/30/2023 103.00 3
06/07/2023 09/14/2023 119.75 2
05/17/2023 05/19/2023 2.50 1
01/24/2023 03/29/2023 72.50 2
11/13/2022 11/21/2022 12.00 1
04/27/2022 06/16/2022 130.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4801215
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees36
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates43.9719440, -105.2825000
Nearest TownWright

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Coal Creek Mine have?

Coal Creek Mine has 251 MSHA violations on record, of which 42 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $80K.

What type of mine is Coal Creek Mine?

Coal Creek Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Wright, Campbell County, WY. It currently has 36 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Coal Creek Mine?

According to MSHA records, Coal Creek Mine has 26 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Coal Creek Mine?

Coal Creek Mine is operated by Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC and controlled by Core Natural Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4801215.