Key Takeaway
Siper Road Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Mt. Vernon, Whatcom County, WA. It has 40 violations on record (5 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Miles Sand & Gravel.
Siper Road Pit
Operator: Miles Sand & Gravel
Controller: Walt Miles
Location: Mt. Vernon, Whatcom County, WA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 40 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.12025 | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/12/2022 | 56.14110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/12/2022 | 56.14112(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/25/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/10/2020 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 02/10/2020 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/09/2019 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/09/2019 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/19/2018 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 09/13/2017 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 09/28/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 01/24/2012 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/07/2011 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2022 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 338d lost |
| 12/19/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 03/30/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 8d restricted |
| 02/25/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/09/2006 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
| 01/05/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/07/2004 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/21/2002 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 2d restricted |
Inspections
View all 64 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 01/29/2026 | 01/29/2026 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 04/16/2025 | 04/17/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/13/2025 | 02/13/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/21/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 01/13/2025 | 01/15/2025 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 07/31/2024 | 07/31/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 05/16/2024 | 05/17/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 03/12/2024 | 03/13/2024 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 07/19/2023 | 07/19/2023 | 7.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Siper Road Pit have?
Siper Road Pit has 40 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Siper Road Pit?
Siper Road Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Mt. Vernon, Whatcom County, WA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Siper Road Pit?
According to MSHA records, Siper Road Pit has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Siper Road Pit?
Siper Road Pit is operated by Miles Sand & Gravel and controlled by Walt Miles. MSHA Mine ID: 4503341.