Key Takeaway

Van Buren Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Everson, Whatcom County, WA. It has 108 violations on record (21 S&S) and $27K in proposed penalties. Operated by Aggregates West Inc.

Van Buren Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Aggregates West Inc

Controller: David Grainger

Location: Everson, Whatcom County, WA

108
Violations
21
S&S Violations
18
Accidents
$27K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/28/2014 46.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2014 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
10/22/2014 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/22/2014 56.20003(b) S&S HighNegligence $1,026
10/22/2014 56.14110 S&S ModNegligence $308
10/22/2014 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/21/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
10/21/2014 56.14101(a)(2) S&S HighNegligence $6,996
10/21/2014 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/21/2014 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
06/12/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/12/2014 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/12/2014 46.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/12/2014 46.9(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/11/2014 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/11/2014 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/11/2014 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $308
06/11/2014 56.16006 S&S ModNegligence $308
06/11/2014 56.12017 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
11/01/2013 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/18/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
09/20/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 2d restricted
12/15/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
08/04/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
07/20/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
05/31/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
03/28/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost
01/30/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
08/12/2005 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/21/2003 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/20/2014 10/29/2014 66.50 1
06/11/2014 06/12/2014 29.50 1
10/29/2013 11/01/2013 35.50 1
05/15/2013 05/16/2013 11.00 1
01/15/2013 01/15/2013 3.50 1
01/07/2013 01/09/2013 28.50 1
06/14/2012 06/20/2012 25.50 1
01/12/2012 01/12/2012 1.25 1
01/03/2012 01/05/2012 12.50 2
03/16/2011 03/17/2011 9.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4503204
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates47.7511110, -120.7402780
Nearest TownEverson

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Van Buren Pit have?

Van Buren Pit has 108 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $27K.

What type of mine is Van Buren Pit?

Van Buren Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Everson, Whatcom County, WA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Van Buren Pit?

According to MSHA records, Van Buren Pit has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Van Buren Pit?

Van Buren Pit is operated by Aggregates West Inc and controlled by David Grainger. MSHA Mine ID: 4503204.