Kayenta Mine
NonProducing
Surface
Coal
Operator: Peabody Western Coal Company
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Kayenta, Navajo County, AZ
Employees: 40
1,377
Violations
566
S&S Violations
154
Accidents
$2.0M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,377 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2025 | 77.1607(r) | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 01/28/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 77.208(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/10/2024 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/10/2024 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/09/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/09/2024 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/09/2024 | 77.1607(p) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/10/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/09/2024 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/04/2024 | 77.1101(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/04/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/03/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/03/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $198 |
| 05/03/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/02/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/20/2022 | 48.28(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/18/2022 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/18/2022 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/18/2022 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 154 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 48d restricted |
| 02/06/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/25/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 01/15/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/24/2019 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/07/2019 | POWERED HAULAGE | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 01/29/2019 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 55d lost |
| 01/27/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 90d lost |
| 10/02/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 183d lost |
| 06/12/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 242 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2025 | 08/18/2025 | 32.50 | 1 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 48.00 | 1 |
| 04/07/2024 | 04/15/2024 | 60.50 | 1 |
| 01/02/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 66.00 | 1 |
| 11/13/2023 | 11/15/2023 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 08/02/2023 | 08/03/2023 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 05/01/2023 | 05/18/2023 | 71.50 | 2 |
| 12/05/2022 | 12/06/2022 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 10/17/2022 | 10/31/2022 | 51.00 | 1 |
| 06/16/2022 | 08/03/2022 | 53.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0201195
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees40
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.5250000, -110.4250000
Nearest TownKayenta
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Kayenta Mine have?
Kayenta Mine has 1377 MSHA violations on record, of which 566 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.0M.
What type of mine is Kayenta Mine?
Kayenta Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Kayenta, Navajo County, AZ. It currently has 40 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Kayenta Mine?
According to MSHA records, Kayenta Mine has 154 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Kayenta Mine?
Kayenta Mine is operated by Peabody Western Coal Company and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 0201195.