Key Takeaway

Kapowsin Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Orting, Pierce County, WA. It has 321 violations on record (91 S&S) and $154K in proposed penalties. Operated by Washington Rock Quarries, Inc..

Kapowsin Quarry

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Washington Rock Quarries, Inc.

Controller: Harry W Hart

Location: Orting, Pierce County, WA

Employees: 9

321
Violations
91
S&S Violations
39
Accidents
$154K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/11/2026 45.4(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/10/2026 46.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 56.18002(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 56.14109(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/04/2026 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/04/2026 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/03/2026 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/02/2026 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
07/23/2025 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 20d restricted
07/17/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 10d restricted
02/17/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
12/06/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 35d restricted
11/01/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 48d restricted
01/03/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 44d restricted
09/07/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 81d lost, 47d restricted
08/22/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 98d restricted
08/08/2023 POWERED HAULAGE ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/02/2026 03/02/2026 0.00 0
02/02/2026 02/11/2026 62.75 1
08/04/2025 08/18/2025 57.50 1
01/25/2025 01/28/2025 21.25 1
08/15/2024 08/17/2024 26.25 1
03/25/2024 03/27/2024 28.00 1
02/01/2024 02/01/2024 6.25 1
10/03/2023 10/05/2023 27.50 2
08/31/2023 09/11/2023 78.00 2
08/30/2023 09/11/2023 14.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4503224
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Traprock
Employees9
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates46.9766670, -122.2027780
Nearest TownOrting

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Kapowsin Quarry have?

Kapowsin Quarry has 321 MSHA violations on record, of which 91 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $154K.

What type of mine is Kapowsin Quarry?

Kapowsin Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Orting, Pierce County, WA. It currently has 9 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Kapowsin Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Kapowsin Quarry has 39 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Kapowsin Quarry?

Kapowsin Quarry is operated by Washington Rock Quarries, Inc. and controlled by Harry W Hart. MSHA Mine ID: 4503224.