Mining Incidents

BPM Colony Mine Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Halliburton Company
Colony, Crook County, WY  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4800889

BPM Colony Mine has $24K in proposed MSHA penalties and $300 outstanding across 5 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
27
Years on record
1985–2025
Latest incident
Jul 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2003
120
citations
18
significant & substantial
$24,216
proposed penalties
$23,403
paid to date
97% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $813 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2001
68
inspections on record
1,520
inspection hours
7.9
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
120 citations across 1,520 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

BPM Colony Mine has $24K in proposed MSHA penalties and $300 outstanding across 5 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$24K
proposed penalties
$24K
current assessed
$23K
paid to date
$300
outstanding
119 assessments are final orders; 5 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-02-03.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 31,070 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 32,042 2 1 62.4
2025 Q2 32,275 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 20,727 1 0 48.2
2024 Q4 29,740 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 32,242 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 29,638 1 0 33.7
2024 Q1 32,192 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 30,731 1 0 32.5
2023 Q3 29,485 1 0 33.9
2023 Q2 27,452 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 26,012 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 24,196 4 0 165.3
2022 Q3 29,404 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 28,963 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 28,247 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 27,124 1 0 36.9
2021 Q3 26,318 1 0 38.0
2021 Q2 28,354 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 28,271 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 27,532 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 30,627 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 31,797 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 33,109 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 32,591 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 34,140 3 1 87.9
2019 Q2 32,971 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 21,550 2 0 92.8
2018 Q4 10,952 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 10,031 1 0 99.7
2018 Q2 9,120 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 8,609 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 8,511 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 8,106 7 1 863.6
2017 Q2 7,934 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 8,533 3 0 351.6
2016 Q4 8,294 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 9,361 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 8,418 2 0 237.6
2016 Q1 9,151 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 10,627 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 11,828 2 1 169.1
2015 Q2 11,428 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 13,397 3 1 223.9
2014 Q4 11,329 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 12,849 4 1 311.3
2014 Q2 11,973 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 12,207 30 5 2457.6
2013 Q4 11,289 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 10,873 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 9,754 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 10,315 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 9,855 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 10,759 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 11,756 2 0 170.1
2012 Q1 11,774 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 10,879 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 10,277 10 5 973.0
2011 Q2 9,424 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 9,520 7 2 735.3
2010 Q4 9,996 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 9,544 1 0 104.8
2010 Q2 10,069 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 9,813 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 8,100 1 0 123.5
2009 Q3 8,274 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 7,426 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 7,791 1 0 128.4
2008 Q4 7,114 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 8,447 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 7,527 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 7,541 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 8,156 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 6,562 2 0 304.8
2007 Q2 8,601 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 7,546 1 0 132.5
2006 Q4 7,598 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 8,379 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 8,064 14 0 1736.1
2006 Q1 8,691 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 7,287 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 7,834 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 7,834 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 7,443 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 7,205 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 8,143 1 0 122.8
2004 Q2 7,933 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 7,936 2 0 252.0
2003 Q4 6,169 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 8,518 4 0 469.6
2003 Q2 6,609 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 8,237 4 0 485.6
2002 Q4 7,581 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 7,552 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 7,867 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 7,520 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 7,239 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 8,297 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 7,454 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 8,085 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 7,120 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 8,032 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 7,973 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 8,297 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

27 on file

2025 · 1 incident

July 12, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE driving an artic truck went to grab drink bottle and dropped bottle. Leaned over to grab bottle, while still driving, and veered off road & hit tail end of a berm jarring EE & equipment. EE sustained head wound and fractured collarbone on left side of body. EE was rushed to ER (received staples & sling) & returned to work next shift.

2024 · 1 incident

August 12, 2024 WY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Unloading 5th wheel plate from the back of pickup bed, pushed the plate & experienced pain in (r) forearm. 1st aid implemented, closed 8/15/24. Reopened (8/16) case & seen at medical facility. Referred to Orthopedic spc. 8/19 Ortho requested MRI for 8/29 & review on 9/03. 9/03 deemed EE needed surgery for rupture of the right distal bicep tendon, scheduled surgery next day 9/04/24.

2023 · 1 incident

January 4, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While employee was checking fluids on a motor grader, their right foot slipped off a step. Their left hand and left foot maintained their points of contact, but in the course of arresting the fall and regaining balance, their right arm jarred against the top side of the tire, which led to pain in the shoulder joint.

2021 · 3 incidents

April 22, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting a hand tool out of its racked position, employee experienced a shoulder sprain.

January 7, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

While working with a hammer on metal machinery parts, an airborne metal splinter lacerated the employee's cheek. First aid measures were applied but after a few days it was determined that a piece of the shard remained in the wound. On 1/20/21 an outpatient procedure was performed to extract the shard, and the employee was released to work without restrictions.

2020 · 2 incidents

October 29, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on the ground using a hand tool to clean mud from the exterior of a trailer. Following this activity, the employee experienced pain and limited range of motion in their shoulder. After first aid measures did not resolve the issue, a physician recommended restricted duty accommodations pending further diagnosis.

June 3, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal scraper-loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Struck against a moving object

While operating a scraper in a pit, employee experienced back pain that necessitated medical treatment beyond first aid.

2017 · 1 incident

2016 · 1 incident

August 12, 2016 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Struck against a moving object

Pit conditions were normal as well as machinery operating conditions; operator hit something on the ground and felt a pop in groin.

2015 · 2 incidents

September 3, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking some potential drilling areas and slipped and fell on some small loose rock. When employee fell to the surface his ankle was fractured.

July 28, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

An Independent Owner Operator was preparing to tarp a customer load, as the operator was maneuvering trying to place the tarp on the freight, a gust of wind caught the tarp causing the operator to lose his footing and fall down striking his right knee on the corrugated iron walkway work platform.

2013 · 1 incident

January 28, 2013 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

was positioning final drive, swung over and smashed finger between ripper cylinder and final drive on dozer. Finger is cut (no stitches) and bruised

2012 · 1 incident

February 9, 2012 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across level ground at camp site and he felt and heard his knee pop. He had immediate discomfort and could not bear all his weight on leg. We were first aiding employee but on 2/13/2012 he went lost time after clinic evaluation.

2011 · 1 incident

January 27, 2011 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee just got done refueling the blade. He had the nozzle in his left hand and had a hold of grab rail with his right when his foot slipped and all the weight was distributed to his right arm, thus straining the shoulder. Employee was following first aid measures but on 4/27/11 it was decided he should be evaluated by a clinic.

2008 · 1 incident

December 29, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating scraper levers and right shoulder started to hurt, he felt tightness and aching.

2007 · 1 incident

February 1, 2007 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from the cab of scraper when left foot hit the ground and apparently stepped on a rock or clump of ice or possibly uneven turf. Left ankle twisted over. Diagnosed with grade 4-5 sprain.

2004 · 1 incident

July 7, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Halliburton Energy Services · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ee had just refueled water pump motor, engaged the unit clutch and was walking around front of pump to close water valve when a piece from the front of the motor flew apart striking him in the left hip knocking him to the ground. Was diagnosed with a fractured hip and an abdomen puncture wound.

2002 · 1 incident

August 29, 2002 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Bentonite Performance Minerals · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING D9 DOZER. WHILE BACKING UP, HE RAN OVER A WINDROW OR LARGE ROCK CAUSING THE REAR OF DOZER TO SLAM DOWN HARD ON ITS TRACKS CAUSING PAIN TO LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF BACK. EE RETURNED TO WORK NEXT DAY AND BEGAN SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION THE FOLLOWING WEEK.

1992 · 1 incident

March 25, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bentonite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.NAME UNLOADING METAL WATER CULVERTS FROM A TRAILER AT THE FIELD SHOP AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN THE AREA OF RIGHT SHOULDER.

1990 · 3 incidents

October 2, 1990 WY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Baroid Drilling Fluids Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS DRILLING FIELD CLAY SAMPLES WITH TRUCK MOUNTED CME DRILL ON UNEVEN GROUND-HE LOST HIS BALANCE-TO REGAIN BALANCE HE PLACED R. HAND ON DRILL CYLENDER. IT WAS COMPRESSING-PINCHING MIDDLE F INGER OF RIGHT HAND. OPENING WASN'T LARGE ENOUGH FOR FINGER TO SLIP INTO FULLY.

July 6, 1990 WY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator POWERED HAULAGE
Baroid Drilling Fluids Inc · Struck against a moving object

HEAD ON VEHICLE ACCIDENT 1/2 MILE EAST OF FOSTER RANCH TURN OFF ON LITTLE MISSOURI HAUL ROAD.(NAME) DRIVER OF BAROID VEHICLE AND (NAME) PASSENGER.COLLISION WITH FOSTER HAUL TRUCK.INJURED FRACT URED LEG-DRIVER FRACTURED LEG.BOTH CUTS AND BRUISES.

July 6, 1990 WY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Baroid Drilling Fluids Inc · Struck against a moving object

LITTLE MISSOURI HAUL ROAD APPROX 1/2 MILE EAST OF FOSTER RANCH TURN OFF-HEAD ON COLLISION BAROID AND A HAUL TRUCK.DRIVER BAROID VEHICLE (NAME) COMPUNND FRACTURE CUTS AND BRUISES,(NAME)PASSENGE R BAROID VEHICLE FRACTURE LEG,CUTS AND BRUISES.FOSTER TTRUCK DRIVER HAD NO INJURIES.

1989 · 1 incident

March 6, 1989 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Baroid Drilling Fluids Inc · Fall from machine

I.NAME STARTED DOZER AND WAS CLIMBING DOWN SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON HIS BACK.IT WAS VERY MUDDY THAT AM AS SNOW WAS MELTING.I.NAME BACK WAS BRUISED.

1988 · 1 incident

October 25, 1988 WY · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baroid Drilling Fluids Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME ALLEDGES WHILE MOVING A WATER PUMP HE TWISTED HIS RT ELBOW HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN THE JOINT AREA AFTER THAT

1987 · 1 incident

December 17, 1987 WY · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper POWERED HAULAGE
Baroid Drilling Fluids Inc · Struck against a moving object

COUNTY ROAD I N5ME AND OTHER WERE RETURNING TO PLANT AREA FROM OUR HAPPY DAYS 1 CLAIM, WHEN I NAME WENT OFF THE ROAD AND WHEN RETURNING TRUCK TO THE ROAD, ROLLED THE DRILL TRUCK OTHER WAS IN T HE LEAD 1/4 MI5E AHEAD OF HIM AT COLLOID HAUL ROAD WHEN HE DID NOT SHOW UP TOTHER RETURNED AND FOUND THE ACCIDENT HE HAS HEAD INJURED INCLUDING POSSIBLE EYE DAMAGE.

1985 · 1 incident

December 14, 1985 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Baroid Drilling Fluids Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING DOZER 6LADES-I,NAME WAS HOLDING THE CYLENDER ROD IN PLACE WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TAPPED THE PIN INTO PLACE. OTHER EMPLOYEE HIT I,NAME'S THIRD FINGER OF RIGHT HAND WITH THE MALL. SLIGH T FRACTURE OF T2E THIRD FINGER.

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