Key Takeaway
Chewelah Plant is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Chewelah, Stevens County, WA. It has 106 violations on record (52 S&S) and $62K in proposed penalties. Operated by Whitestone Calcium Inc.
Chewelah Plant
Operator: Whitestone Calcium Inc
Controller: James F Bennett
Location: Chewelah, Stevens County, WA
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 106 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/28/2024 | 56.3200 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,945 |
| 02/26/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/16/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/23/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/15/2020 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/18/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $440 |
| 06/17/2019 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 02/13/2019 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $230 |
| 05/23/2018 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/26/2017 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,187 |
| 10/26/2017 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,187 |
| 10/25/2017 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,314 |
| 10/25/2017 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 10/25/2017 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,187 |
| 10/24/2017 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,314 |
| 10/24/2017 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,314 |
| 10/24/2017 | 56.3200 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,314 |
| 10/24/2017 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,187 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 12d lost, 19d restricted |
| 04/19/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 03/22/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/16/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/18/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
Inspections
View all 61 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 06/03/2025 | 06/03/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/09/2024 | 10/09/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 05/31/2024 | 06/01/2024 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 03/11/2024 | 03/12/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/25/2024 | 03/01/2024 | 37.00 | 1 |
| 05/11/2023 | 05/11/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/07/2022 | 12/09/2022 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 07/12/2022 | 07/15/2022 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 12/14/2021 | 12/16/2021 | 21.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Chewelah Plant have?
Chewelah Plant has 106 MSHA violations on record, of which 52 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $62K.
What type of mine is Chewelah Plant?
Chewelah Plant is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Chewelah, Stevens County, WA. It currently has 11 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Chewelah Plant?
According to MSHA records, Chewelah Plant has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Chewelah Plant?
Chewelah Plant is operated by Whitestone Calcium Inc and controlled by James F Bennett. MSHA Mine ID: 4503529.