Mountain West mines hit with 83 safety violations in April as citations rise nationwide

KUNC | By Emma VandenEinde

Published June 26, 2023 at 10:58 AM MDT

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An aerial view of the Tata Chemicals trona mine in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The mine accounted for nine of the 83 safety violations issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration to mines across the Mountain West in April.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration issued 335 violations in April at 20 mines across 15 states. Mines in the Mountain West accounted for 83 of the violations, 17 of which were considered "significant and substantial."

The Mine Safety and Health Administration issued 335 violations in April at 20 mines across 15 states. Mines in the Mountain West accounted for 83 of the violations, 17 of which were considered "significant and substantial."