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
Operator: Croell, Inc.
Controller: Kurt Croell
Location: Billings, Yellowstone County, MT
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 90 →| 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
View all 9 →| 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
View all 41 →| 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 |
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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.