Navajo Mine
Active
Surface
Coal
Operator: Bisti Fuels Company LLC
Controller: Navajo Transitional Energy Company LLC
Location: Fruitland, San Juan County, NM
Employees: 357
1,298
Violations
411
S&S Violations
205
Accidents
$1.3M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,298 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | 77.1101(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $288 |
| 10/21/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $642 |
| 09/16/2025 | 77.1101(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 08/06/2025 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 08/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 08/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/05/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 07/02/2025 | 77.1101(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 07/02/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $193 |
| 01/21/2025 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 01/07/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 01/07/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 01/06/2025 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 01/06/2025 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/31/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 12/30/2024 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 205 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2026 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 03/06/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 10/08/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 07/25/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 229d lost |
| 05/14/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 55d lost, 42d restricted |
| 04/17/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 03/05/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/21/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/13/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 251d lost |
| 11/29/2022 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
Inspections
View all 262 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 12/19/2025 | 279.50 | 3 |
| 08/05/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 06/23/2025 | 09/19/2025 | 208.50 | 3 |
| 04/29/2025 | 04/30/2025 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/22/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 12/13/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 11/18/2024 | 01/23/2025 | 274.50 | 2 |
| 10/10/2024 | 11/22/2024 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 09/12/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 07/30/2024 | 07/31/2024 | 21.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2900097
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees357
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates36.5250000, -108.5419440
Nearest TownFruitland
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Navajo Mine have?
Navajo Mine has 1298 MSHA violations on record, of which 411 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.3M.
What type of mine is Navajo Mine?
Navajo Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Fruitland, San Juan County, NM. It currently has 357 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Navajo Mine?
According to MSHA records, Navajo Mine has 205 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Navajo Mine?
Navajo Mine is operated by Bisti Fuels Company LLC and controlled by Navajo Transitional Energy Company LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 2900097.