Key Takeaway
Eagle Butte Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Gillette, Campbell County, WY. It has 576 violations on record (109 S&S) and $389K in proposed penalties. Operated by Eagle Specialty Materials LLC.
Eagle Butte Mine
Operator: Eagle Specialty Materials LLC
Controller: Petri E Koivula; David Michael Jamison
Location: Gillette, Campbell County, WY
Employees: 232
Recent Violations
View all 576 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,047 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,047 |
| 07/29/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 07/28/2025 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 07/23/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 07/23/2025 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 07/22/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/14/2025 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 07/09/2025 | 77.602(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 07/07/2025 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/07/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 07/02/2025 | 77.1713(d)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/02/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 07/01/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 12/18/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 12/18/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 12/13/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 12/05/2024 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/04/2024 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,188 |
| 12/04/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,188 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 154 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/16/2024 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/02/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/07/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 09/02/2023 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 91d lost |
| 06/04/2023 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 77d lost |
| 04/12/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 53d lost |
| 04/01/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/09/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/21/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 140 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2025 | 08/05/2025 | 145.75 | 5 |
| 11/14/2024 | 03/27/2025 | 185.50 | 3 |
| 08/06/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 168.00 | 6 |
| 02/20/2024 | 02/21/2024 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 11/20/2023 | 01/02/2024 | 123.50 | 3 |
| 08/01/2023 | 08/07/2023 | 21.75 | 1 |
| 07/24/2023 | 07/25/2023 | 14.75 | 2 |
| 04/06/2023 | 07/10/2023 | 168.75 | 4 |
| 10/03/2022 | 12/02/2022 | 86.25 | 1 |
| 08/02/2022 | 09/29/2022 | 108.25 | 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Eagle Butte Mine have?
Eagle Butte Mine has 576 MSHA violations on record, of which 109 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $389K.
What type of mine is Eagle Butte Mine?
Eagle Butte Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Gillette, Campbell County, WY. It currently has 232 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Eagle Butte Mine?
According to MSHA records, Eagle Butte Mine has 154 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Eagle Butte Mine?
Eagle Butte Mine is operated by Eagle Specialty Materials LLC and controlled by Petri E Koivula; David Michael Jamison. MSHA Mine ID: 4801078.