Key Takeaway

GLENROCK MILL is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Glenrock, Converse County, WY. It has 90 violations on record (14 S&S) and $22K in proposed penalties. Operated by Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co.

GLENROCK MILL

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co

Controller: Brad Knickel; Michael Farmar

Location: Glenrock, Converse County, WY

Employees: 6

90
Violations
14
S&S Violations
26
Accidents
$22K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/24/2025 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/20/2023 56.14205 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/09/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/09/2023 56.14205 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/08/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/07/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/07/2022 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/29/2022 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/29/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/21/2021 56.14100(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $133
12/21/2021 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/21/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/17/2021 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $139
05/04/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/04/2021 56.7002 Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
05/04/2021 56.12019 Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
05/04/2021 56.14100(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
05/04/2021 56.5001(a)/56.5005 S&S ModNegligence $172
04/07/2020 56.4331 Non-S&S HighNegligence $275
04/07/2020 45.4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/06/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
10/26/2014 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
12/21/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost
08/24/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
08/10/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
08/04/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
08/23/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/21/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
03/09/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
10/13/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 96d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/24/2025 07/24/2025 9.50 1
01/13/2025 01/14/2025 12.50 1
09/12/2024 09/14/2024 31.50 1
12/20/2023 12/21/2023 9.50 1
08/08/2023 08/09/2023 16.50 1
12/06/2022 12/10/2022 29.50 1
03/28/2022 03/29/2022 15.25 1
12/21/2021 12/21/2021 8.00 1
06/28/2021 06/29/2021 21.00 1
05/16/2021 05/17/2021 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4801475
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionLeonardite
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.8613890, -105.8722220
Nearest TownGlenrock

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does GLENROCK MILL have?

GLENROCK MILL has 90 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $22K.

What type of mine is GLENROCK MILL?

GLENROCK MILL is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Glenrock, Converse County, WY. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at GLENROCK MILL?

According to MSHA records, GLENROCK MILL has 26 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates GLENROCK MILL?

GLENROCK MILL is operated by Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co and controlled by Brad Knickel; Michael Farmar. MSHA Mine ID: 4801475.