Mines Inspection & Safety
Mine Inspections & Safety can help you find information about certifications, inspections, rules and trainings that are related to the mining industry.
The duty of Mine Inspections & Safety office is to enter, inspect and examine all mining operations within Wyoming, whether those operations are in the process of development, construction or operation. Mine Inspections & Safety also enforces rules and regulations that support health and safety.
The Mines Annual Report and other forms and documents can be found on the Mining Information page.
The Mining Council
The Mining Council acts in conjunction with the State Inspector of Mines to improve safety, health, training, examinations and certification of miners in mining operations and coal mines. In addition, the Council is committed to the production and the processing of minerals, and in all installations, equipment and operations.
The Mining Council consists of 11 members, 10 of whom are appointed by the Governor to four-year terms. The 11th member is the State Inspector of Mines.
| STATE MINING COUNCIL MEMBERS | |
|---|---|
| Christopher Barker | Hourly, Coal |
| Michael K. Burd | Hourly, Trona |
| Curtiss Cooley Jr. | Hourly, Trona |
| Phil Dillinger | Hourly, Coal |
| Alan Johnson | Management, Coal |
| Christine Rhoades | Management, Coal |
| Brett Ritter | Management, Coal |
| Wendy Straub | Management, Trona Engineer |
| Tom R. Waterhouse | Management, Sand and Gravel |
| Russell Wilkerson | Hourly, Bentonite |
Mining Information
Forms & Documents
Office Locations & Contacts
DOUGLAS
Field Office
- 311 North Russell Ave. #B, Douglas, WY 82633
- (307) 718-0199
- (307) 350-8952 State Mine Inspector's Emergency #
GILLETTE
Field Office
- 551 Running W Drive, #300, Gillette, WY 82717
- (307) 685-6579
- (307) 350-8952 State Mine Inspector's Emergency #
- (307) 685-6592 Fax
LANDER
Field Office
- 1295 12th Street, Lander, WY 82520
- (307) 332-1361
- (307) 350-8952 State Mine Inspector's Emergency #
ROCK SPRINGS
Field Office
- 2451 Foothill Blvd., #101, Rock Springs, WY 82901
- Send mail to this address: P.O. Box 1094, Rock Springs, WY 82902
- (307) 362-5222
- (307) 350-8952 State Mine Inspector's Emergency #
- (307) 362-5233 Fax