Centralia Coal Mine
NonProducing
Surface
Coal
Operator: Trans Alta Centralia Mining LLC
Controller: Trans Alta Corp
Location: Centralia, Lewis County, WA
Employees: 45
361
Violations
67
S&S Violations
232
Accidents
$221K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 361 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/04/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/04/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/03/2025 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/08/2024 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/07/2024 | 77.204 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/06/2024 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/01/2024 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/11/2024 | 77.809 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/10/2024 | 77.809 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/09/2024 | 77.809 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/09/2024 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/12/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 232 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 10/12/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 71d restricted |
| 05/17/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 16d restricted |
| 03/19/2019 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/29/2018 | MACHINERY | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 08/28/2018 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/15/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/30/2018 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/29/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/23/2018 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 181 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | 01/15/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 12/03/2025 | 12/08/2025 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/30/2025 | 81.50 | 2 |
| 07/28/2025 | 08/01/2025 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 07/30/2025 | 42.50 | 2 |
| 07/23/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | 07/14/2025 | 76.25 | 2 |
| 05/05/2025 | 05/06/2025 | 34.25 | 1 |
| 02/04/2025 | 02/05/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 02/03/2025 | 02/05/2025 | 15.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4500416
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees45
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates46.7541670, -122.8502780
Nearest TownCentralia
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Centralia Coal Mine have?
Centralia Coal Mine has 361 MSHA violations on record, of which 67 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $221K.
What type of mine is Centralia Coal Mine?
Centralia Coal Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Centralia, Lewis County, WA. It currently has 45 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Centralia Coal Mine?
According to MSHA records, Centralia Coal Mine has 232 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Centralia Coal Mine?
Centralia Coal Mine is operated by Trans Alta Centralia Mining LLC and controlled by Trans Alta Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 4500416.