Key Takeaway

Cottonwood Mines is a active underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Randlette, Uintah County, UT. It has 48 violations on record (3 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by American Gilsonite Company.

Cottonwood Mines

Active Underground Nonmetal

Operator: American Gilsonite Company

Controller: American Gilsonite Company

Location: Randlette, Uintah County, UT

Employees: 10

48
Violations
3
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/03/2025 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/04/2025 57.12020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/04/2025 57.12026 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/04/2025 57.14115 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/29/2025 48.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/28/2025 57.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/28/2025 57.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S HighNegligence $226
10/09/2024 57.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/09/2024 57.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $204
07/10/2024 57.11051(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/02/2024 57.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/02/2024 57.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $453
04/02/2024 57.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/27/2024 57.12032 S&S ModNegligence $453
01/27/2024 57.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/27/2024 57.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/15/2023 57.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/15/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/15/2023 57.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/26/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/29/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 3d restricted
05/20/2024 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 106d restricted
04/23/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/14/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
05/06/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
07/14/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/03/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
07/25/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
03/05/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
11/05/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/26/2026 01/30/2026 36.00 2
11/17/2025 12/01/2025 61.50 3
08/25/2025 09/17/2025 60.75 4
06/02/2025 06/26/2025 123.00 4
01/27/2025 01/30/2025 49.50 2
10/09/2024 10/10/2024 17.00 1
07/08/2024 07/11/2024 25.50 2
04/01/2024 04/04/2024 30.00 1
01/27/2024 02/08/2024 24.00 2
11/15/2023 12/11/2023 19.75 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4202044
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionGilsonite
Employees10
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.2327780, -109.8077780
Nearest TownRandlette

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cottonwood Mines have?

Cottonwood Mines has 48 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Cottonwood Mines?

Cottonwood Mines is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Randlette, Uintah County, UT. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cottonwood Mines?

According to MSHA records, Cottonwood Mines has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Cottonwood Mines?

Cottonwood Mines is operated by American Gilsonite Company and controlled by American Gilsonite Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4202044.