Key Takeaway

West Wash Plant #12 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Billings, Yellowstone County, MT. It has 90 violations on record (26 S&S) and $24K in proposed penalties. Operated by Croell, Inc..

West Wash Plant #12

Temporarily Idled Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Croell, Inc.

Controller: Kurt Croell

Location: Billings, Yellowstone County, MT

Employees: 2

90
Violations
26
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$24K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/15/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/06/2021 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/21/2021 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/24/2020 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/22/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/21/2019 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/07/2017 56.14112(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $116
11/07/2017 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/08/2016 56.9301 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
11/08/2016 56.5001(a)/.5005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
11/07/2016 56.14112(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $134
11/07/2016 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
11/07/2016 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
11/07/2016 56.4130(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/07/2016 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/07/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
01/12/2016 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/12/2016 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/12/2016 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/12/2016 46.9(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/19/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/09/2009 ELECTRICAL DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
11/29/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
03/21/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 33d lost, 55d restricted
09/07/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/30/2006 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/08/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/05/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted
09/07/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/14/2025 08/21/2025 9.00 1
10/02/2024 10/04/2024 9.75 1
08/13/2024 08/13/2024 4.00 1
03/18/2024 03/19/2024 17.75 1
06/28/2023 06/28/2023 5.00 1
10/06/2021 10/06/2021 11.75 1
01/21/2021 01/23/2021 13.50 1
06/23/2020 06/24/2020 17.50 1
05/21/2019 05/22/2019 17.50 1
08/06/2018 08/07/2018 16.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2402356
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates45.8302780, -108.4033330
Nearest TownBillings

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does West Wash Plant #12 have?

West Wash Plant #12 has 90 MSHA violations on record, of which 26 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $24K.

What type of mine is West Wash Plant #12?

West Wash Plant #12 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Billings, Yellowstone County, MT. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at West Wash Plant #12?

According to MSHA records, West Wash Plant #12 has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates West Wash Plant #12?

West Wash Plant #12 is operated by Croell, Inc. and controlled by Kurt Croell. MSHA Mine ID: 2402356.