Key Takeaway
Lake Frances Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Mapel Valley, King County, WA. It has 135 violations on record (21 S&S) and $124K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kangley Rock & Recycling.
Lake Frances Pit
Operator: Kangley Rock & Recycling
Controller: Don Merlino; Gary Merlino
Location: Mapel Valley, King County, WA
Recent Violations
View all 135 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2023 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/21/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/23/2023 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | HighNegligence | $407 |
| 08/23/2023 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 05/09/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/21/2022 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 09/02/2021 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/02/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/02/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/02/2021 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/02/2021 | 56.14109(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/02/2020 | 46.7(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 10/07/2020 | 46.9(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/07/2020 | 62.170(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/06/2020 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/06/2020 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/05/2020 | 56.15020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/05/2020 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $351 |
| 10/05/2020 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/05/2020 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2020 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/18/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 05/02/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 12d restricted |
| 01/22/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/15/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 137d lost |
| 05/30/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 42d restricted |
| 01/28/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/25/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/17/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 10/01/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 59 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2025 | 06/05/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 12/21/2023 | 12/22/2023 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 12/18/2023 | 12/19/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 08/23/2023 | 08/24/2023 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/09/2023 | 05/10/2023 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 03/21/2022 | 03/21/2022 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 03/21/2022 | 03/21/2022 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 09/29/2021 | 09/29/2021 | 5.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lake Frances Pit have?
Lake Frances Pit has 135 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $124K.
What type of mine is Lake Frances Pit?
Lake Frances Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Mapel Valley, King County, WA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lake Frances Pit?
According to MSHA records, Lake Frances Pit has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lake Frances Pit?
Lake Frances Pit is operated by Kangley Rock & Recycling and controlled by Don Merlino; Gary Merlino. MSHA Mine ID: 4503489.