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
Operator: Westmoreland Savage Mining LLC
Controller: Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC
Location: Savage, Richland County, MT
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 65 →| 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
View all 10 →| 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
View all 73 →| 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
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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.