Key Takeaway
Getchell Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Snohomish, Snohomish County, WA. It has 73 violations on record (11 S&S) and $49K in proposed penalties. Operated by Miles Sand & Gravel Company.
Getchell Pit
Operator: Miles Sand & Gravel Company
Controller: Walt Miles
Location: Snohomish, Snohomish County, WA
Employees: 9
Recent Violations
View all 73 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/03/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 12/03/2025 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/28/2023 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.16003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 04/27/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 04/28/2021 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/28/2021 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 04/09/2020 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/09/2019 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/16/2018 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 10/16/2018 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/16/2018 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 05/16/2018 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/16/2018 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 05/10/2018 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 11/02/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 08/09/2016 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 11/26/2013 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/09/2013 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 10/06/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/25/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/09/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/25/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 05/05/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 04/27/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/22/2005 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/22/2003 | ELECTRICAL | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 02/13/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 65 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | 12/08/2025 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 07/17/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 10/31/2024 | 11/13/2024 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 05/30/2024 | 06/01/2024 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 03/06/2024 | 03/07/2024 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 06/20/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 27.50 | 1 |
| 11/01/2022 | 11/01/2022 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 09/06/2022 | 09/07/2022 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/27/2022 | 04/28/2022 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 11/03/2021 | 11/04/2021 | 18.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Getchell Pit have?
Getchell Pit has 73 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $49K.
What type of mine is Getchell Pit?
Getchell Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Snohomish, Snohomish County, WA. It currently has 9 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Getchell Pit?
According to MSHA records, Getchell Pit has 10 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Getchell Pit?
Getchell Pit is operated by Miles Sand & Gravel Company and controlled by Walt Miles. MSHA Mine ID: 4503110.