Key Takeaway
Wash Plant #1 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cheney, Spokane County, WA. It has 72 violations on record (14 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Action Materials.
Wash Plant #1
Operator: Action Materials
Controller: Wade Matson
Location: Cheney, Spokane County, WA
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 72 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | 56.4501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | 56.4430(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/20/2024 | 56.14130(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/20/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/23/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/23/2024 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $204 |
| 02/29/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/29/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/27/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/27/2024 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/27/2024 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/27/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/08/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 06/08/2023 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $407 |
| 06/08/2023 | 56.14105 | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 06/08/2023 | 56.9301 | S&S | HighNegligence | $606 |
| 06/08/2023 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $159 | |
| 01/12/2023 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/20/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 04/14/2017 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
Inspections
View all 31 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | 12/30/2025 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 05/05/2025 | 05/06/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2025 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 11/20/2024 | 11/20/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 05/23/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 02/26/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 06/08/2023 | 07/12/2023 | 53.25 | 3 |
| 01/12/2023 | 01/12/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/19/2022 | 07/20/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 01/24/2022 | 01/25/2022 | 16.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wash Plant #1 have?
Wash Plant #1 has 72 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.
What type of mine is Wash Plant #1?
Wash Plant #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cheney, Spokane County, WA. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Wash Plant #1?
According to MSHA records, Wash Plant #1 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Wash Plant #1?
Wash Plant #1 is operated by Action Materials and controlled by Wade Matson. MSHA Mine ID: 4503669.