Key Takeaway

Column Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Dayton, Columbia County, WA. It has 3 violations on record (2 S&S) and $905 in proposed penalties. Operated by Snake River Rock.

Column Pit

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Snake River Rock

Controller: Patricia Thaxton

Location: Dayton, Columbia County, WA

Employees: 1

3
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$905
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/20/2025 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/20/2025 56.14100(b) S&S HighNegligence $366
08/17/2022 46.5 S&S ModNegligence $388

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/28/2025 05/28/2025 4.25 1
05/20/2025 05/20/2025 5.75 1
04/03/2024 04/03/2024 4.50 1
05/23/2023 05/23/2023 3.75 1
08/17/2022 08/18/2022 14.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4503816
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Basalt
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates46.5448690, -118.1569470
Nearest TownDayton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Column Pit have?

Column Pit has 3 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $905.

What type of mine is Column Pit?

Column Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Dayton, Columbia County, WA. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Column Pit?

According to MSHA records, Column Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Column Pit?

Column Pit is operated by Snake River Rock and controlled by Patricia Thaxton. MSHA Mine ID: 4503816.