WE Soda @ WESTVACO

Active Underground Nonmetal

Operator: WE Soda Alkali, LLC

Controller: WE Soda US LLC

Location: Green River, WY, Sweetwater County, WY

Employees: 815

4,320
Violations
748
S&S Violations
637
Accidents
$2.7M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/26/2026 57.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/26/2026 57.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/08/2026 57.5001(a)/57.5005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/08/2026 57.5001(a)/57.5005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 57.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/05/2026 57.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 57.4203 Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/05/2026 57.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 57.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/05/2026 57.14100(a) S&S HighNegligence $0
02/04/2026 57.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/04/2026 57.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 57.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 57.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 57.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 57.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 57.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 57.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/02/2026 57.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $288
02/02/2026 57.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,818

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/11/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
12/10/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
12/09/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
12/08/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
12/02/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/16/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/09/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
10/28/2025 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/24/2025 IMPOUNDMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/16/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/02/2026 03/02/2026 9.00 1
02/26/2026 02/26/2026 8.25 1
02/25/2026 1.00 1
02/23/2026 02/23/2026 5.50 1
02/17/2026 02/17/2026 0.00 0
02/11/2026 02/11/2026 7.50 1
02/04/2026 02/04/2026 9.00 1
01/30/2026 01/30/2026 4.75 1
01/27/2026 01/27/2026 2.00 1
01/22/2026 01/22/2026 3.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4800152
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionTrona
Employees815
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates41.6208330, -109.8113890
Nearest TownGreen River, WY

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does WE Soda @ WESTVACO have?

WE Soda @ WESTVACO has 4320 MSHA violations on record, of which 748 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.7M.

What type of mine is WE Soda @ WESTVACO?

WE Soda @ WESTVACO is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Green River, WY, Sweetwater County, WY. It currently has 815 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at WE Soda @ WESTVACO?

According to MSHA records, WE Soda @ WESTVACO has 637 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates WE Soda @ WESTVACO?

WE Soda @ WESTVACO is operated by WE Soda Alkali, LLC and controlled by WE Soda US LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4800152.