Key Takeaway
Whatcom Portable Mill is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in BELLINGHAM, Whatcom County, WA. It has 57 violations on record (11 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Granite Construction Company.
Whatcom Portable Mill
Operator: Granite Construction Company
Controller: Granite Construction Inc
Location: BELLINGHAM, Whatcom County, WA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 57 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 11/29/2018 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 11/28/2018 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 09/04/2018 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/05/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/05/2017 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $118 |
| 12/05/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $118 |
| 07/19/2017 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/19/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 02/15/2017 | 46.9(c)(1)(iii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/15/2017 | 62.170(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/14/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/14/2017 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/14/2017 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/14/2017 | 47.44(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $126 |
| 02/14/2017 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/19/2017 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,400 |
| 05/18/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/18/2016 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/26/2016 | 56.14110 | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2016 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/25/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 10/12/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/21/2004 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/02/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 06/10/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 64d lost, 60d restricted |
| 05/09/2003 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/08/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 8d lost, 12d restricted |
| 08/02/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 12d lost, 4d restricted |
| 03/11/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 49d lost, 34d restricted |
Inspections
View all 38 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | 08/20/2025 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 07/30/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/04/2019 | 04/04/2019 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 11/28/2018 | 11/29/2018 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 09/04/2018 | 09/06/2018 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 12/19/2017 | 12/19/2017 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 12/05/2017 | 12/06/2017 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 07/19/2017 | 07/20/2017 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 02/13/2017 | 02/15/2017 | 34.00 | 1 |
| 01/17/2017 | 01/20/2017 | 29.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Whatcom Portable Mill have?
Whatcom Portable Mill has 57 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.
What type of mine is Whatcom Portable Mill?
Whatcom Portable Mill is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in BELLINGHAM, Whatcom County, WA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Whatcom Portable Mill?
According to MSHA records, Whatcom Portable Mill has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Whatcom Portable Mill?
Whatcom Portable Mill is operated by Granite Construction Company and controlled by Granite Construction Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4500975.