Avery Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Pacific Northwest Aggregates Inc

Controller: R B Pamplin Corp

Location: Wishram, Klickitat County, WA

145
Violations
35
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$19K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/01/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/11/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/12/2023 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/12/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/12/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/12/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/26/2023 56.14108 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/26/2023 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/10/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/18/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/18/2022 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/02/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/12/2020 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/12/2020 56.4531(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
12/05/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/30/2019 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $142
05/30/2019 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
12/18/2018 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/01/2017 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/13/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
10/03/2012 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
09/06/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/14/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 166d lost
05/22/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
04/29/2003 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/10/2002 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost
01/24/2002 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/07/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
01/05/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/30/2025 07/01/2025 13.50 1
02/12/2025 02/12/2025 13.00 1
09/11/2024 09/13/2024 17.00 1
12/11/2023 12/14/2023 15.50 1
04/25/2023 04/27/2023 7.00 1
01/09/2023 01/11/2023 12.25 1
05/18/2022 05/19/2022 13.25 1
11/01/2021 11/02/2021 15.50 1
12/07/2020 12/09/2020 15.00 1
05/11/2020 05/14/2020 12.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4500671
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates45.6594440, -121.0116670
Nearest TownWishram

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Avery Pit have?

Avery Pit has 145 MSHA violations on record, of which 35 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.

What type of mine is Avery Pit?

Avery Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Wishram, Klickitat County, WA. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Avery Pit?

According to MSHA records, Avery Pit has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Avery Pit?

Avery Pit is operated by Pacific Northwest Aggregates Inc and controlled by R B Pamplin Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 4500671.