Key Takeaway

Savage Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Savage, Richland County, MT. It has 65 violations on record (12 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Westmoreland Savage Mining LLC.

Savage Mine

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Westmoreland Savage Mining LLC

Controller: Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC

Location: Savage, Richland County, MT

Employees: 7

65
Violations
12
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$16K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/16/2025 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/24/2025 77.1607(b) S&S LowNegligence $151
02/19/2025 48.31(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/06/2024 77.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/19/2022 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
07/19/2022 77.502-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $133
07/19/2022 77.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/12/2021 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/09/2020 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
01/29/2020 77.502-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $123
01/29/2020 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
01/28/2020 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/27/2018 77.1100 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/27/2018 77.1713(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/13/2018 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/13/2018 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/13/2017 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,508
04/12/2017 77.1713(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
03/16/2017 48.23(c)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
03/16/2017 48.23(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/15/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
03/12/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/03/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 162d lost
08/24/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost
02/03/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 353d restricted
05/28/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 85d lost
07/07/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/24/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost
12/28/2000 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 3d restricted
05/02/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/16/2025 12/23/2025 18.00 1
06/23/2025 06/24/2025 19.50 1
02/18/2025 02/21/2025 37.00 1
08/25/2024 09/05/2024 27.00 1
03/04/2024 03/18/2024 35.25 1
06/26/2023 07/05/2023 29.00 1
02/27/2023 03/01/2023 22.00 1
07/18/2022 08/02/2022 37.75 1
01/13/2022 02/03/2022 21.00 1
08/11/2021 08/16/2021 36.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2400106
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Lignite)
Employees7
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates47.4163890, -104.3750000
Nearest TownSavage

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Savage Mine have?

Savage Mine has 65 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.

What type of mine is Savage Mine?

Savage Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Savage, Richland County, MT. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Savage Mine?

According to MSHA records, Savage Mine has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Savage Mine?

Savage Mine is operated by Westmoreland Savage Mining LLC and controlled by Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 2400106.