Key Takeaway
Columbia Granite is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Vail, WA, Thurston County, WA. It has 144 violations on record (36 S&S) and $26K in proposed penalties. Operated by Columbia Granite LLC.
Columbia Granite
Operator: Columbia Granite LLC
Controller: James W Gilmore
Location: Vail, WA, Thurston County, WA
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 144 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/21/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/21/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/21/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $260 |
| 11/21/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/21/2024 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/21/2024 | 56.14200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/19/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/19/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/18/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/19/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 01/17/2023 | 56.4500 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/17/2023 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/17/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/03/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/27/2022 | 56.3401 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,156 |
| 01/26/2022 | 56.9301 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,156 |
| 01/26/2022 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/26/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/26/2022 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Inspections
View all 73 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | 10/30/2025 | 24.25 | 1 |
| 04/21/2025 | 04/21/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/02/2024 | 12/02/2024 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 11/21/2024 | 11/22/2024 | 26.25 | 2 |
| 07/05/2024 | 07/05/2024 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 06/19/2024 | 06/19/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/18/2024 | 01/18/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 06/21/2023 | 06/21/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 06/19/2023 | 06/19/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/17/2023 | 01/18/2023 | 20.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Columbia Granite have?
Columbia Granite has 144 MSHA violations on record, of which 36 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $26K.
What type of mine is Columbia Granite?
Columbia Granite is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Vail, WA, Thurston County, WA. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Columbia Granite?
According to MSHA records, Columbia Granite has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Columbia Granite?
Columbia Granite is operated by Columbia Granite LLC and controlled by James W Gilmore. MSHA Mine ID: 4503406.