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
Operator: American Colloid Company
Controller: Minerals Technologies Inc
Location: Lovell, Big Horn County, WY
Employees: 17
Recent Violations
View all 48 →| 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
View all 6 →| 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
View all 62 →| 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 |
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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.