Key Takeaway
Bear Creek is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Belfair, Mason County, WA. It has 141 violations on record (23 S&S) and $37K in proposed penalties. Operated by Peninsula Topsoil.
Bear Creek
Operator: Peninsula Topsoil
Controller: Stephen J Johnson; Jack Johnson
Location: Belfair, Mason County, WA
Employees: 9
Recent Violations
View all 141 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 04/15/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2024 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/01/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/01/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/01/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/07/2024 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/06/2023 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/29/2023 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/28/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/08/2023 | 56.14200 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/07/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/26/2022 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 07/26/2022 | 56.20001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 04/12/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,156 |
| 04/12/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $518 |
| 04/12/2022 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $518 |
| 10/12/2021 | 56.14130(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 04/12/2021 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/08/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 114d restricted |
| 10/16/2020 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 12/15/2017 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/20/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/03/2016 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 27d restricted |
| 03/10/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 25d lost |
| 01/14/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 150d lost |
| 04/27/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 61 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | 02/04/2026 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 04/15/2025 | 04/15/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/15/2025 | 04/15/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 03/25/2025 | 03/25/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2024 | 12/11/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 08/26/2024 | 08/26/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 08/01/2024 | 08/02/2024 | 19.25 | 1 |
| 03/07/2024 | 03/07/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 03/07/2024 | 03/07/2024 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 12/05/2023 | 12/06/2023 | 14.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bear Creek have?
Bear Creek has 141 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $37K.
What type of mine is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Belfair, Mason County, WA. It currently has 9 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bear Creek?
According to MSHA records, Bear Creek has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is operated by Peninsula Topsoil and controlled by Stephen J Johnson; Jack Johnson. MSHA Mine ID: 4503599.