Key Takeaway
Deserado Mine is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Rangely, Rio Blanco County, CO. It has 4,438 violations on record (598 S&S) and $2.5M in proposed penalties. Operated by Blue Mountain Energy Inc.
Deserado Mine
Operator: Blue Mountain Energy Inc
Controller: Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative
Location: Rangely, Rio Blanco County, CO
Employees: 161
Recent Violations
View all 4,438 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 77.402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 75.351(n)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/09/2026 | 72.520(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/09/2026 | 75.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/09/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/27/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 01/22/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/12/2026 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/07/2026 | 75.320(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 11/10/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 75.1106-3(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 75.325(f)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 335 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/14/2026 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/12/2026 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/08/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 18d restricted |
| 08/18/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 46d lost, 44d restricted |
| 08/07/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 07/10/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/04/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/26/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 06/05/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 263d lost |
Inspections
View all 437 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 22.00 | 2 |
| 01/05/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 386.00 | 3 |
| 10/01/2025 | 11/18/2025 | 551.00 | 3 |
| 08/18/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 88.75 | 3 |
| 07/03/2025 | 08/18/2025 | 367.00 | 4 |
| 04/01/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 407.25 | 4 |
| 01/02/2025 | 03/27/2025 | 451.75 | 5 |
| 10/01/2024 | 12/23/2024 | 403.75 | 3 |
| 07/01/2024 | 09/20/2024 | 441.75 | 4 |
| 06/03/2024 | 06/10/2024 | 18.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Deserado Mine have?
Deserado Mine has 4438 MSHA violations on record, of which 598 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.5M.
What type of mine is Deserado Mine?
Deserado Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Rangely, Rio Blanco County, CO. It currently has 161 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Deserado Mine?
According to MSHA records, Deserado Mine has 335 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Deserado Mine?
Deserado Mine is operated by Blue Mountain Energy Inc and controlled by Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative. MSHA Mine ID: 0503505.