Key Takeaway
Canyon Resources is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Puyallup, Pierce County, WA. It has 59 violations on record (9 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Miles Sand and Gravel Company.
Canyon Resources
Operator: Miles Sand and Gravel Company
Controller: Walt Miles
Location: Puyallup, Pierce County, WA
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 59 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2025 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/09/2023 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/24/2022 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/24/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/24/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/18/2020 | 56.12016 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/07/2019 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/03/2019 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 10/03/2019 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $514 |
| 10/03/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/03/2019 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/01/2019 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/01/2019 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/01/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/01/2019 | 56.14207 | S&S | ModNegligence | $514 |
| 10/01/2019 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 10/01/2019 | 56.14109 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/01/2019 | 46.5(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $572 |
| 05/02/2019 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/01/2018 | 56.14206(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 04/09/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 04/03/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/04/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 27d restricted |
| 09/14/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 197d lost |
| 11/12/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 04/06/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 07/30/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/15/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/18/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 15d restricted |
Inspections
View all 52 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | 11/05/2025 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2025 | 01/29/2025 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 10/16/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 08/09/2024 | 08/11/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 12/20/2023 | 12/21/2023 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 08/22/2023 | 08/22/2023 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 05/09/2023 | 05/10/2023 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 06/21/2022 | 06/21/2022 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 02/24/2022 | 02/24/2022 | 6.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Canyon Resources have?
Canyon Resources has 59 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Canyon Resources?
Canyon Resources is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Puyallup, Pierce County, WA. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Canyon Resources?
According to MSHA records, Canyon Resources has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Canyon Resources?
Canyon Resources is operated by Miles Sand and Gravel Company and controlled by Walt Miles. MSHA Mine ID: 4503561.