Key Takeaway

Yellowtail Mine is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lovell, Big Horn County, WY. It has 48 violations on record (6 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by American Colloid Company.

Yellowtail Mine

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: American Colloid Company

Controller: Minerals Technologies Inc

Location: Lovell, Big Horn County, WY

Employees: 17

48
Violations
6
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/06/2023 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/07/2020 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
02/18/2020 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
02/18/2020 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $217
08/13/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $181
08/13/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $405
08/01/2018 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
12/18/2017 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $128
02/08/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/27/2016 50.20(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
03/09/2016 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
06/30/2015 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
03/04/2015 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/22/2014 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/22/2013 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/19/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $190
03/14/2012 56.14100(c) S&S LowNegligence $100
03/22/2010 Non-S&S $0
02/17/2010 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/20/2007 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $300

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/20/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
05/13/2016 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/23/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/20/2003 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None
11/30/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 145d lost
10/15/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/04/2026 01/06/2026 10.00 1
07/24/2025 07/24/2025 4.50 1
11/12/2024 11/13/2024 6.00 1
08/23/2024 08/24/2024 16.50 2
03/04/2024 03/07/2024 38.00 1
07/06/2023 07/07/2023 5.50 1
03/14/2023 03/14/2023 11.00 1
04/21/2022 04/22/2022 12.50 1
03/02/2022 03/03/2022 26.00 1
08/23/2021 08/24/2021 14.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4800607
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionBentonite
Employees17
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates44.9613890, -108.2900000
Nearest TownLovell

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Yellowtail Mine have?

Yellowtail Mine has 48 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Yellowtail Mine?

Yellowtail Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lovell, Big Horn County, WY. It currently has 17 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Yellowtail Mine?

According to MSHA records, Yellowtail Mine has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Yellowtail Mine?

Yellowtail Mine is operated by American Colloid Company and controlled by Minerals Technologies Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4800607.