Key Takeaway

West Warm Springs Field Project is a active underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Thermopolis, Hot Springs County, WY. It has 46 violations on record (2 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by New Era Petroleum, Inc..

West Warm Springs Field Project

Active Underground Nonmetal

Operator: New Era Petroleum, Inc.

Controller: New Era Petroleum (Jersey) Ltd

Location: Thermopolis, Hot Springs County, WY

Employees: 3

46
Violations
2
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/03/2025 56.4102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/03/2025 57.19023(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/03/2025 57.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/03/2025 56.4130(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/03/2025 57.12010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/08/2025 56.4530 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/08/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/09/2024 57.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/12/2024 57.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/07/2022 57.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/10/2022 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/09/2022 57.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/09/2022 57.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/09/2022 57.4130(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/11/2022 56.4100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/11/2022 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $321
04/11/2022 56.14103(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $321
02/15/2022 56.12068 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/02/2021 48.29(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
11/02/2021 56.12028 Non-S&S HighNegligence $530

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/04/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/20/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/14/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/25/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/27/2014 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/02/2013 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 7d restricted
07/10/2013 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 192d lost
02/18/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/22/2026 02/25/2026 27.50 2
11/03/2025 11/03/2025 28.00 2
09/08/2025 09/15/2025 35.50 2
06/01/2025 06/24/2025 61.00 4
03/02/2025 03/10/2025 30.25 1
12/29/2024 12/30/2024 10.00 1
12/08/2024 12/09/2024 15.25 1
08/11/2024 09/10/2024 39.50 1
06/02/2024 06/04/2024 28.50 1
03/10/2024 03/11/2024 13.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4801766
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionOil Sand
Employees3
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates43.6477780, -108.1247220
Nearest TownThermopolis

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does West Warm Springs Field Project have?

West Warm Springs Field Project has 46 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is West Warm Springs Field Project?

West Warm Springs Field Project is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Thermopolis, Hot Springs County, WY. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at West Warm Springs Field Project?

According to MSHA records, West Warm Springs Field Project has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates West Warm Springs Field Project?

West Warm Springs Field Project is operated by New Era Petroleum, Inc. and controlled by New Era Petroleum (Jersey) Ltd. MSHA Mine ID: 4801766.