Key Takeaway

Ellensburg Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in ELLENSBURG, Kittitas County, WA. It has 28 violations on record (3 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ellensburg Cement Products Inc.

Ellensburg Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Ellensburg Cement Products Inc

Controller: James Hutchinson

Location: ELLENSBURG, Kittitas County, WA

Employees: 2

28
Violations
3
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/07/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/18/2023 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $147
05/25/2022 56.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/03/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/03/2022 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/03/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/03/2022 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/03/2022 56.20003(a) S&S HighNegligence $321
10/20/2020 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/28/2016 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/28/2016 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/17/2014 62.175(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/30/2012 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/30/2012 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/09/2010 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/23/2010 56.14101(a)(2) S&S LowNegligence $117
03/23/2010 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/18/2007 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/11/2006 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/11/2006 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/30/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted
09/16/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/01/2025 08/01/2025 7.00 1
12/04/2024 12/05/2024 6.75 1
02/05/2024 02/08/2024 12.75 1
10/18/2023 10/18/2023 0.75 1
10/18/2023 10/19/2023 7.75 1
10/17/2023 10/20/2023 22.00 1
09/08/2023 09/08/2023 1.00 1
06/13/2023 06/13/2023 3.25 1
06/13/2023 06/13/2023 7.00 1
05/25/2022 05/26/2022 16.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4500994
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates47.0241670, -120.6063890
Nearest TownELLENSBURG

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ellensburg Pit have?

Ellensburg Pit has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Ellensburg Pit?

Ellensburg Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in ELLENSBURG, Kittitas County, WA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ellensburg Pit?

According to MSHA records, Ellensburg Pit has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ellensburg Pit?

Ellensburg Pit is operated by Ellensburg Cement Products Inc and controlled by James Hutchinson. MSHA Mine ID: 4500994.