Key Takeaway
Stampede Pass is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ellensburg, Kittitas County, WA. It has 23 violations on record (8 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by MSK Mining.
Stampede Pass
Operator: MSK Mining
Controller: Keith LaFountain
Location: Ellensburg, Kittitas County, WA
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 23 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,219 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $267 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.11027 | S&S | HighNegligence | $366 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $366 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $245 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/14/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/18/2023 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/08/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/06/2023 | 56.15004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/06/2023 | 56.14110 | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/06/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/06/2023 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Inspections
View all 8 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 | 09/18/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 08/26/2025 | 08/28/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 08/14/2025 | 08/15/2025 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 08/13/2024 | 08/13/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/15/2023 | 05/19/2023 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 03/22/2023 | 03/30/2023 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 03/06/2023 | 03/08/2023 | 24.75 | 1 |
| 03/06/2023 | 03/08/2023 | 10.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Stampede Pass have?
Stampede Pass has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Stampede Pass?
Stampede Pass is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ellensburg, Kittitas County, WA. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Stampede Pass?
According to MSHA records, Stampede Pass has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Stampede Pass?
Stampede Pass is operated by MSK Mining and controlled by Keith LaFountain. MSHA Mine ID: 4503836.