Key Takeaway
West Elk Mine is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Somerset, Gunnison County, CO. It has 6,755 violations on record (993 S&S) and $5.0M in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C..
West Elk Mine
Operator: Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
Controller: Core Natural Resources Inc
Location: Somerset, Gunnison County, CO
Employees: 285
Recent Violations
View all 6,755 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 75.364(b)(4) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.337(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.360(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 48.27(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 70.100(b)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.342(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 408 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
| 11/10/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/04/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/02/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/13/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
| 07/10/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 05/26/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 113d lost |
| 05/25/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 05/17/2025 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 05/07/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 2,374 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 03/04/2026 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 02/26/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 02/23/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 02/18/2026 | 02/18/2026 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 02/14/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 47.00 | 1 |
| 02/09/2026 | 02/09/2026 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/02/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 01/21/2026 | 01/21/2026 | 4.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does West Elk Mine have?
West Elk Mine has 6755 MSHA violations on record, of which 993 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5.0M.
What type of mine is West Elk Mine?
West Elk Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Somerset, Gunnison County, CO. It currently has 285 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at West Elk Mine?
According to MSHA records, West Elk Mine has 408 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates West Elk Mine?
West Elk Mine is operated by Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. and controlled by Core Natural Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0503672.