Trapper Mine
Active
Surface
Coal
Operator: Trapper Mining Inc
Controller: MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; Platte River Power Authority; Salt
Location: Craig, Moffat County, CO
Employees: 66
490
Violations
60
S&S Violations
173
Accidents
$240K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 490 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/09/2025 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/14/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/29/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/15/2025 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/15/2025 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/03/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 04/03/2025 | 77.1607(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 04/02/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 04/01/2025 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 01/22/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $432 |
| 01/22/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/08/2025 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $432 |
| 01/07/2025 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $642 |
| 01/06/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 12/19/2024 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 08/12/2024 | 77.1607(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,511 |
| 08/10/2024 | 48.31(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 07/24/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 173 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2025 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/07/2024 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 14d lost |
| 03/26/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 01/10/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 50d lost, 68d restricted |
| 11/07/2023 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 104d lost |
| 03/23/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
| 06/06/2022 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/01/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 21d restricted |
| 04/25/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 54d lost |
| 10/15/2021 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 81d lost, 13d restricted |
Inspections
View all 148 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 10/01/2025 | 12/23/2025 | 144.75 | 2 |
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 172.25 | 2 |
| 04/01/2025 | 04/29/2025 | 42.50 | 1 |
| 02/26/2025 | 03/10/2025 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/11/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 12/19/2024 | 01/07/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 12/16/2024 | 02/21/2025 | 210.75 | 2 |
| 08/28/2024 | 09/10/2024 | 13.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0502838
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees66
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.4522220, -107.6311110
Nearest TownCraig
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Trapper Mine have?
Trapper Mine has 490 MSHA violations on record, of which 60 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $240K.
What type of mine is Trapper Mine?
Trapper Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Craig, Moffat County, CO. It currently has 66 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Trapper Mine?
According to MSHA records, Trapper Mine has 173 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Trapper Mine?
Trapper Mine is operated by Trapper Mining Inc and controlled by MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; Platte River Power Authority; Salt. MSHA Mine ID: 0502838.