Key Takeaway
Dry Fork Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Gillette, Campbell County, WY. It has 110 violations on record (11 S&S) and $66K in proposed penalties. Operated by Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc.
Dry Fork Mine
Operator: Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc
Controller: Western Fuels Association Inc
Location: Gillette, Campbell County, WY
Employees: 67
Recent Violations
View all 110 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2025 | 77.1607(j) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,503 |
| 10/02/2025 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/01/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/01/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $504 |
| 03/06/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/14/2024 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/16/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 10/11/2022 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/05/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 09/15/2022 | 77.1607(p) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/15/2022 | 77.410(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/17/2022 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/17/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 12/08/2020 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/19/2020 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 02/12/2020 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $185 |
| 09/05/2019 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/12/2019 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 01/23/2019 | 77.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $181 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 56 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 08/11/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 12/19/2020 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 47d lost |
| 08/26/2020 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/16/2020 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/20/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/29/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 25d lost |
| 05/27/2019 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/28/2019 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/20/2018 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 102 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 10/14/2025 | 106.25 | 3 |
| 05/28/2025 | 06/25/2025 | 71.25 | 3 |
| 02/26/2025 | 03/12/2025 | 55.50 | 4 |
| 09/04/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 71.50 | 3 |
| 01/08/2024 | 03/05/2024 | 101.75 | 4 |
| 04/03/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 40.25 | 2 |
| 10/05/2022 | 11/10/2022 | 48.00 | 2 |
| 09/07/2022 | 09/22/2022 | 62.00 | 2 |
| 01/26/2022 | 01/28/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 11/03/2021 | 03/29/2022 | 84.75 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Dry Fork Mine have?
Dry Fork Mine has 110 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $66K.
What type of mine is Dry Fork Mine?
Dry Fork Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Gillette, Campbell County, WY. It currently has 67 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Dry Fork Mine?
According to MSHA records, Dry Fork Mine has 56 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Dry Fork Mine?
Dry Fork Mine is operated by Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc and controlled by Western Fuels Association Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4801429.