Key Takeaway

Gowel 1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in CASTLE ROCK, Cowlitz County, WA. It has 4 violations on record (2 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gowel LLC.

Gowel 1

Abandoned Surface Stone

Operator: Gowel LLC

Controller: Carolyn Welch

Location: CASTLE ROCK, Cowlitz County, WA

4
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/17/2024 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/17/2024 46.5(a) S&S ModNegligence $432
09/17/2024 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/17/2024 56.14207 S&S ModNegligence $388

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/18/2025 03/19/2025 4.50 1
09/16/2024 09/19/2024 11.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4503845
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Basalt
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates46.2025000, -122.9366670
Nearest TownCASTLE ROCK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gowel 1 have?

Gowel 1 has 4 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Gowel 1?

Gowel 1 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in CASTLE ROCK, Cowlitz County, WA. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Gowel 1?

According to MSHA records, Gowel 1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Gowel 1?

Gowel 1 is operated by Gowel LLC and controlled by Carolyn Welch. MSHA Mine ID: 4503845.