Mi Vida Portals
Temporarily Idled
Underground
Coal
Operator: New Elk Coal Company LLC
Controller: Allegiance Coal LTD
Location: Weston, Las Animas County, CO
656
Violations
150
S&S Violations
29
Accidents
$1.3M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 656 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2023 | 77.1710(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,182 |
| 10/04/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $657 |
| 07/11/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $657 |
| 05/04/2023 | 75.380(d)(7)(v) | S&S | ModNegligence | $26,059 |
| 05/04/2023 | 75.1100-2(e) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,350 |
| 05/03/2023 | 75.1713-7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 05/02/2023 | 50.20-7(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/24/2023 | 70.209(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,772 |
| 04/13/2023 | 77.1109(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $518 |
| 04/13/2023 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $518 |
| 04/12/2023 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $518 |
| 04/10/2023 | 75.1714-2(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $518 |
| 04/10/2023 | 75.1732(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $518 |
| 04/10/2023 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,463 |
| 04/07/2023 | 70.208(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,561 |
| 04/07/2023 | 70.208(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,561 |
| 04/07/2023 | 70.208(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $5,699 |
| 04/07/2023 | 70.208(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $6,688 |
| 03/01/2023 | 75.1911(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 02/28/2023 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 29 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 02/23/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/16/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 132d lost |
| 10/24/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 10/07/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/29/2022 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/24/2022 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/10/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 08/10/2022 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 220d lost |
| 07/24/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 78 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2025 | 09/17/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/15/2024 | 07/18/2024 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 05/14/2024 | 05/15/2024 | 33.50 | 2 |
| 01/17/2024 | 01/19/2024 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 10/04/2023 | 10/05/2023 | 33.00 | 2 |
| 07/11/2023 | 07/13/2023 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2023 | 04/11/2023 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 04/03/2023 | 05/22/2023 | 161.00 | 2 |
| 01/25/2023 | 01/25/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/03/2023 | 03/06/2023 | 455.00 | 5 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0504975
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1566670, -104.9619440
Nearest TownWeston
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mi Vida Portals have?
Mi Vida Portals has 656 MSHA violations on record, of which 150 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.3M.
What type of mine is Mi Vida Portals?
Mi Vida Portals is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Weston, Las Animas County, CO. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mi Vida Portals?
According to MSHA records, Mi Vida Portals has 29 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mi Vida Portals?
Mi Vida Portals is operated by New Elk Coal Company LLC and controlled by Allegiance Coal LTD. MSHA Mine ID: 0504975.