Key Takeaway
Tower Rock is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, WA. It has 35 violations on record (7 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tower Rock Products Inc..
Tower Rock
Operator: Tower Rock Products Inc.
Controller: Kevin Tapani; Leigh Tapani
Location: Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, WA
Recent Violations
View all 35 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2010 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 03/30/2010 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/30/2010 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/30/2010 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/20/2008 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/19/2008 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 08/19/2008 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/19/2008 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $190 |
| 08/19/2008 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/19/2008 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/01/2007 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/01/2007 | 56.14211(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $127 |
| 05/01/2007 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/01/2007 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/01/2007 | 56.13015(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/01/2007 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/08/2005 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/05/2005 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/05/2005 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/05/2005 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $191 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2006 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/13/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/22/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 17d lost |
| 08/04/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 12 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2010 | 03/31/2010 | 27.75 | 1 |
| 09/03/2008 | 09/05/2008 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 08/19/2008 | 08/25/2008 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 05/01/2007 | 05/02/2007 | 41.00 | 3 |
| 11/08/2005 | 11/10/2005 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 05/24/2005 | 05/25/2005 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 05/05/2005 | 05/09/2005 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 01/08/2004 | 01/08/2004 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 11/06/2003 | 11/07/2003 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/16/2003 | 10/22/2003 | 45.00 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tower Rock have?
Tower Rock has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Tower Rock?
Tower Rock is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, WA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tower Rock?
According to MSHA records, Tower Rock has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tower Rock?
Tower Rock is operated by Tower Rock Products Inc. and controlled by Kevin Tapani; Leigh Tapani. MSHA Mine ID: 4503453.