Kaycee Mine

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Black Hills Bentonite LLC

Controller: BHB Limited Partnership; A&M Products

Location: Kaycee, Johnson County, WY

Employees: 20

117
Violations
20
S&S Violations
26
Accidents
$21K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/09/2025 47.51 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/09/2025 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $504
07/22/2025 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/22/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/22/2025 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/22/2025 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/12/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/12/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/12/2025 56.14130(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/12/2025 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/15/2024 56.14107 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/14/2024 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/12/2024 56.14103(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/12/2024 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/12/2024 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/12/2024 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/12/2024 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/12/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/12/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/11/2024 56.15003 S&S HighNegligence $535

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/24/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
12/19/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
09/18/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/11/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
07/20/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost
08/23/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 207d lost
07/27/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
07/03/2017 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/27/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
02/08/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/08/2025 10/15/2025 28.25 1
08/04/2025 08/05/2025 10.50 1
07/20/2025 07/24/2025 50.50 1
03/12/2025 03/17/2025 22.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 4.50 1
05/02/2024 06/20/2024 60.75 1
03/11/2024 03/14/2024 36.00 1
09/01/2023 09/14/2023 56.75 1
04/18/2023 04/18/2023 2.50 1
11/08/2022 11/15/2022 28.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4800877
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionBentonite
Employees20
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates43.8116670, -106.7636110
Nearest TownKaycee

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Kaycee Mine have?

Kaycee Mine has 117 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $21K.

What type of mine is Kaycee Mine?

Kaycee Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Kaycee, Johnson County, WY. It currently has 20 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Kaycee Mine?

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

Who operates Kaycee Mine?

Kaycee Mine is operated by Black Hills Bentonite LLC and controlled by BHB Limited Partnership; A&M Products. MSHA Mine ID: 4800877.