Key Takeaway
Lee Ranch Coal Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Grants, Mckinley County, NM. It has 431 violations on record (115 S&S) and $342K in proposed penalties. Operated by Peabody Natural Resources Company.
Lee Ranch Coal Mine
Operator: Peabody Natural Resources Company
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Grants, Mckinley County, NM
Employees: 167
Recent Violations
View all 431 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/03/2025 | 77.1303(h) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,219 |
| 03/03/2025 | 77.1303(h) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,968 |
| 10/28/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/22/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/22/2024 | 77.409(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,862 |
| 10/22/2024 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/17/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/17/2024 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/17/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/09/2024 | 77.1600(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/24/2024 | 77.1101(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/24/2024 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/24/2024 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/24/2024 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/24/2024 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/24/2024 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/24/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/24/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/24/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 53 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 09/06/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 77d lost |
| 08/27/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/04/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 19d lost, 92d restricted |
| 06/11/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 02/27/2024 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 40d restricted |
| 10/20/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/30/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/12/2011 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 10/28/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
Inspections
View all 119 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 09/29/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 34.00 | 2 |
| 08/04/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2025 | 06/27/2025 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 05/28/2025 | 06/04/2025 | 59.00 | 1 |
| 03/03/2025 | 03/04/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 02/18/2025 | 02/20/2025 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/28/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/16/2024 | 10/28/2024 | 85.25 | 1 |
| 06/26/2024 | 07/01/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lee Ranch Coal Mine have?
Lee Ranch Coal Mine has 431 MSHA violations on record, of which 115 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $342K.
What type of mine is Lee Ranch Coal Mine?
Lee Ranch Coal Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Grants, Mckinley County, NM. It currently has 167 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lee Ranch Coal Mine?
According to MSHA records, Lee Ranch Coal Mine has 53 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lee Ranch Coal Mine?
Lee Ranch Coal Mine is operated by Peabody Natural Resources Company and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 2901879.