Key Takeaway

Washplant 4 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Durango, La Plata County, CO. It has 84 violations on record (20 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elam Sand and Gravel.

Washplant 4

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Elam Sand and Gravel

Controller: Summit Materials LLC

Location: Durango, La Plata County, CO

Employees: 2

84
Violations
20
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$11K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 84 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/14/2025 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $193
08/14/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/18/2019 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/13/2018 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/24/2017 41.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
05/23/2017 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/23/2017 62.110(a) S&S HighNegligence $795
05/23/2017 46.3(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
05/23/2017 47.21(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/23/2017 46.8(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $178
02/07/2017 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
04/05/2016 56.9300(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $324
04/05/2016 56.18002(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $324
11/13/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/13/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/13/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/13/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/13/2014 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/13/2014 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/03/2013 56.14130(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 4 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/15/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/28/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 11d lost, 12d restricted
02/23/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted
03/01/2004 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 12d lost, 74d restricted

Inspections

View all 61 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/14/2025 08/14/2025 14.50 1
07/10/2025 07/11/2025 2.50 1
02/05/2025 02/10/2025 9.50 1
07/18/2024 07/18/2024 14.25 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 1.50 1
09/21/2023 09/21/2023 3.75 1
11/15/2022 11/16/2022 3.50 1
09/07/2022 09/08/2022 6.00 1
06/03/2020 06/03/2020 17.50 1
02/19/2020 02/19/2020 4.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0503809
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates37.3877780, -107.8386110
Nearest TownDurango

Related Mines

King II
Hesperus, La Plata County, CO
1,646 violations Active
King I
Hesperus, La Plata County, CO
1,116 violations Abandoned and Sealed
Pit #1 43rd Ave
Maricopa, Maricopa County, AZ
309 violations Active
Maryland Creek
Silverthorne, Summit County, CO
231 violations Active
Little Mountain
Corinne, Box Elder County, UT
225 violations Intermittent
#205-MVP450
Durango, La Plata County, CO
169 violations Abandoned
Lewis & Lewis, Portable 01
Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, WY
166 violations Abandoned
Parley's Stone
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT
146 violations Active

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Washplant 4 have?

Washplant 4 has 84 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.

What type of mine is Washplant 4?

Washplant 4 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Durango, La Plata County, CO. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Washplant 4?

According to MSHA records, Washplant 4 has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Washplant 4?

Washplant 4 is operated by Elam Sand and Gravel and controlled by Summit Materials LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 0503809.