Establishment profile
RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER
40.721294 N 112.165631 W, MAGNA, UT, 84044
212111 — Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining
Summary
RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 8 years of recorded history, with $10,000 in total assessed penalties.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $10,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 B09 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | May 2019 | May 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 I | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 B10 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2019 | May 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2018 | Feb 2018 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2019 | Corrosive,Fall,Fracture,Inadequate Maint,Ladder,Leg,Maintenance,Marking,Refinery,Slip,Slippery Surface | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 8, 2017 | Chemical,Inhalation,Lung,Sulfur Dioxide,Toxic AtmosphereFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in UT — for RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 100 citations · 83S&S · $444,416 proposed / $428,225 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9309099 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $21,570 | $21,570 |
| 9309828 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $16,059 | $8,016 |
| 9309405 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $14,459 | $14,459 |
| 8837679 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $14,459 | $14,459 |
| 8837677 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $14,459 | $14,459 |
| 8836940 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $10,499 | $10,499 |
| 9725658 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2023 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $9,979 | $9,979 |
| 9207139 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,501 | $8,501 |
| 9309652 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,468 | $8,468 |
| 9300751 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,094 | $8,094 |
| 9301072 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $8,094 | $8,094 |
| 9309819 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $7,817 | $7,817 |
| 9309098 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $7,624 | $7,624 |
| 5053081 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Apr 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $7,084 | $7,084 |
| 9300757 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,896 | $6,896 |
| 9300755 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,896 | $6,896 |
| 9725439 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $6,688 | $4,681 |
| 9309830 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $6,660 | $3,326 |
| 8837673 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,497 | $6,497 |
| 9300761 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,367 | $6,367 |
| 9750267 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,174 | $6,174 |
| 9750266 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,174 | $6,174 |
| 9308883 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,997 | $5,997 |
| 9474144 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Apr 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,776 | $5,776 |
| 9907658 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jun 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,571 | $5,571 |
| 9907657 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jun 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,013 | $5,013 |
| 9901797 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Dec 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,013 | $5,013 |
| 9300765 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,008 | $5,008 |
| 9300762 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,008 | $5,008 |
| 7907376 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jul 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| 7907375 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jul 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| 9725649 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2023 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,483 | $4,483 |
| 9309818 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $4,464 | $4,464 |
| 9309817 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $4,464 | $4,464 |
| 9727231 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Apr 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,161 | $4,161 |
| 9309814 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $4,121 | $4,121 |
| 8942959 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,939 | $3,939 |
| 9300750 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,939 | $3,939 |
| 9727313 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Apr 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,841 | $3,841 |
| 9309300 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jul 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,710 | $3,710 |
| 8836945 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,710 | $3,710 |
| 8836944 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,710 | $3,710 |
| 8942946 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,636 | $3,636 |
| 9301463 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,636 | $3,636 |
| 9584519 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Feb 2025 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,538 | $3,538 |
| 8942966 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,357 | $3,357 |
| 5055665 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Apr 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,184 | $3,184 |
| 9584518 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Feb 2025 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,184 | $3,184 |
| 9725657 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2023 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $3,006 | $2,104 |
| 9725445 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,006 | $3,006 |
| 9725644 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,006 | $2,104 |
| 9301453 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,861 | $2,861 |
| 9301442 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,861 | $2,861 |
| 9478834 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Apr 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| 9478831 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Apr 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| 5053000 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Oct 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,712 | $2,712 |
| 9308879 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,694 | $2,694 |
| 8837674 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,694 | $2,694 |
| 6424777 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Sep 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,678 | $2,678 |
| 9907373 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Oct 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,644 | $2,644 |
| 9901661 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Dec 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,644 | $2,644 |
| 9901791 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Dec 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,644 | $2,644 |
| 9478839 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Apr 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,626 | $2,626 |
| 9309463 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| 9301483 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,438 | $2,438 |
| 9301482 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,438 | $2,438 |
| 8942901 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,438 | $2,438 |
| 9301469 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,438 | $2,438 |
| 9301464 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,438 | $2,438 |
| 9301461 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,438 | $2,438 |
| 9654772 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Apr 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,376 | $2,376 |
| 9309835 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,353 | $2,353 |
| 9309834 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,353 | $2,353 |
| 9309833 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,353 | $2,353 |
| 9347834 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,295 | $2,295 |
| 9347140 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,295 | $2,295 |
| 9907165 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Dec 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,253 | $2,253 |
| 9907161 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Dec 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,253 | $2,253 |
| 9901796 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Dec 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,253 | $2,253 |
| 9300775 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 9300772 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 9301639 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 8942954 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 9470162 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Dec 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,211 | $2,211 |
| 5053286 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Nov 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,133 | $2,133 |
| 8836937 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,119 | $2,119 |
| 9907303 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,079 | $2,079 |
| 8837076 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,077 | $2,077 |
| 8930988 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,077 | $2,077 |
| 8930987 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,077 | $2,077 |
| 8942819 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,043 | $2,043 |
| 9309826 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $2,006 | $1,003 |
| 9309816 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,006 | $2,006 |
| 9309649 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,006 | $2,006 |
| 9300778 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,917 | $1,917 |
| 9308887 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,806 | $1,806 |
| 9308885 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,806 | $1,806 |
| 9308878 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,806 | $1,806 |
| 9300773 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,770 | $1,770 |
| 8942962 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,770 | $1,770 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-17 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $5,000 | |
| 2017-10-10 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 2 | 2 | $5,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER's OSHA violation history?
- RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $10,000 in total penalties.
- How does RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER's safety record compare to its industry?
- RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER operates in the bituminous coal and lignite surface mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2.
- Has RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving RIO TINTO KENNECOTT COPPER.