Key Takeaway

Sumner Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sumner, Pierce County, WA. It has 86 violations on record (13 S&S) and $21K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sumner Sand & Gravel, LLC.

Sumner Mine

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Sumner Sand & Gravel, LLC

Controller: Gary Merlino; Don Merlino

Location: Sumner, Pierce County, WA

86
Violations
13
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$21K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/22/2025 47.54 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/22/2025 47.32(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/22/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/22/2025 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/22/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/05/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/19/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/22/2022 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $378
07/21/2022 56.14107 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/21/2022 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/08/2021 56.11003 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
04/08/2021 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/08/2021 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/05/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/05/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/05/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/04/2020 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/04/2020 46.5(a) S&S ModNegligence $222
04/23/2013 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/23/2013 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/24/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 2d restricted
01/02/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/11/2000 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/20/2025 10/22/2025 16.25 1
09/01/2025 09/02/2025 5.00 1
06/25/2025 06/25/2025 7.00 1
02/03/2025 02/06/2025 10.25 1
08/12/2024 08/18/2024 17.00 1
03/19/2024 03/20/2024 18.50 1
09/06/2023 09/08/2023 54.50 2
07/19/2023 07/19/2023 10.00 1
07/16/2022 07/23/2022 19.00 1
09/30/2021 10/04/2021 3.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4502611
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates47.2316670, -122.2250000
Nearest TownSumner

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sumner Mine have?

Sumner Mine has 86 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $21K.

What type of mine is Sumner Mine?

Sumner Mine is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sumner, Pierce County, WA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sumner Mine?

According to MSHA records, Sumner Mine has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sumner Mine?

Sumner Mine is operated by Sumner Sand & Gravel, LLC and controlled by Gary Merlino; Don Merlino. MSHA Mine ID: 4502611.