Key Takeaway

LAUREL PIT is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA. It has 118 violations on record (32 S&S) and $56K in proposed penalties. Operated by Whatcom Builders Inc.

LAUREL PIT

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Whatcom Builders Inc

Controller: Michael Lee

Location: Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA

118
Violations
32
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$56K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/24/2011 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/24/2011 56.16005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/08/2010 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $5,961
06/17/2010 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,203
06/17/2010 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $362
06/17/2010 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $362
06/17/2010 56.14107(a) S&S LowNegligence $2,678
06/17/2010 56.14112(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,795
06/17/2010 56.18002(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $243
06/17/2010 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $5,961
06/17/2010 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $5,961
06/24/2009 56.5001(a)/.5005 S&S ModNegligence $1,795
06/23/2009 56.4011 S&S ModNegligence $585
06/23/2009 56.4011 S&S ModNegligence $585
06/23/2009 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $392
06/23/2009 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $392
06/23/2009 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
06/23/2009 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $176
06/23/2009 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $1,944
06/23/2009 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/21/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 17d lost, 39d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/24/2011 02/24/2011 15.00 1
06/23/2010 06/24/2010 13.50 1
06/16/2010 07/09/2010 31.00 1
08/10/2009 08/11/2009 17.50 1
08/05/2009 08/05/2009 7.00 1
06/23/2009 06/24/2009 19.50 1
03/23/2009 03/24/2009 5.00 1
03/13/2009 03/13/2009 7.00 1
03/03/2009 03/06/2009 64.00 2
02/26/2009 02/26/2009 7.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4500723
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates48.8541670, -122.4525000
Nearest TownBellingham

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does LAUREL PIT have?

LAUREL PIT has 118 MSHA violations on record, of which 32 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $56K.

What type of mine is LAUREL PIT?

LAUREL PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at LAUREL PIT?

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

Who operates LAUREL PIT?

LAUREL PIT is operated by Whatcom Builders Inc and controlled by Michael Lee. MSHA Mine ID: 4500723.