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

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Columbia Granite LLC

Controller: James W Gilmore

Location: Vail, WA, Thurston County, WA

Employees: 6

144
Violations
36
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$26K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4503406
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates46.7925000, -122.6472220
Nearest TownVail, WA

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.