Mining Incidents

Lane Mtn Silica Quarry & Mill Metal/Non-Metal

Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Surface
Controlled by Hemphill Brothers Inc
VALLEY, WA, Stevens County, WA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4500983

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
38
Years on record
2003–2025
Latest incident
Apr 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
343
citations
78
significant & substantial
$111,253
proposed penalties
$85,602
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 20,710 14 2 676.0
2025 Q3 29,014 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 25,272 10 1 395.7
2025 Q1 16,454 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 19,298 5 1 259.1
2024 Q3 27,100 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 27,206 4 1 147.0
2024 Q1 17,674 5 0 282.9
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

38 on file

2025 · 1 incident

April 3, 2025 WA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Struck against stationary object

Crusher operator received a deep laceration from a metal plate on their left, inside forearm while routine cleaning. Operator was transported by EMTs to hospital and received stitches.

2024 · 2 incidents

December 17, 2024 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee wearing a welding hood while grinding metal, received metal flakes onto eye.

May 30, 2024 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Exposed to noise in work area(s). STS reported after annual audiometric testing.

2023 · 2 incidents

November 6, 2023 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator OTHER
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's age and health. Pain was immediate and continuous.

August 26, 2023 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee's ring caught by shoekicker when slowing down rotar in motion.

2021 · 1 incident

February 14, 2021 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Chemical room was being washed with water from hose. The floor was sanded but ramp was not. The right foot slipped on ice while the left foot was stable on the sanded floor. EE did the splits.

2020 · 1 incident

July 9, 2020 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Struck by falling object

Employee was replacing worn out return roller. Item fell and the sharp edge cut through glove.

2019 · 2 incidents

September 4, 2019 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While exiting truck, slipped on step & pulled muscle in lower back. *Employee did not report injury - notified us 9/16/19.

2018 · 1 incident

October 10, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Struck against a moving object

The loader made a sudden stop after EE hit a sub-terrain rock. EE's body was jarred from the incident.

2017 · 2 incidents

December 29, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Struck against stationary object

While removing a worn plate ee lacerated finger. EE was holding a sharp spot on the metal. Also, ee was wearing leather gloves.

August 30, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stained back while lifting a corner of 4X8 sheet of metal.

2016 · 2 incidents

December 7, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting and moving a large sheet of metal. Strained back and right shoulder.

December 3, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Strained lower back while lifting & opening a frozen rail car lid.

2013 · 4 incidents

October 9, 2013 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Struck against stationary object

Stepped on rock and twisted left knee. He was stepping off the loader.

August 15, 2013 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Contact with hot objects or substances

While working on a maintenance item the item fell. EE reached for the item and this is when the torch burned his left arm.

June 28, 2013 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The cutting edge was being removed from the loader bucket. The impact wrench twisted the bolt, which was being held by his hand. The sharp edge of the bolt cut his hand - requiring stitches and glue.

April 10, 2013 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lane Mt. Silica Co. · Struck by flying object

While removing the cutting edge off the loader bucket, the cutting edge fell to the floor and came in contact with a bolt which blew up and hit employee in the face cutting his lip. There was support under the bucket as well as the cutting edge.

2012 · 4 incidents

December 9, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking near the maintenance shop when he slipped and fell on the ice, which wasn't visible with snow cover.

August 29, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When disposable box cutter handle broke it cut through leather gloves & right hand.

August 12, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

When installing chain onto sprocket, release of stored energy from bound-up chain caught middle finger on right hand. His reaction of pulling hand away tore off finger nail.

May 13, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck against stationary object

Climbed down from truck and stepped on rock, twisting right leg. We were not told he had gone to Doctor. First knowledge of incident 6/15/12.

2011 · 4 incidents

September 20, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While ascending ladder on railcar, the safety harness/lanyard being worn swung around his left side and hit him in the mouth which broke off his capped tooth.

April 19, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was wearing welding helmet. He was welding gripper to drill then metal piece hit right eye.

February 27, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was barring and jack hammering frozen sand chunks. Claim original injury 2/27/11 but did not go to doctor til 4/1/11.

January 3, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was disconnecting a rubber hose with a utility knife when he accidentally cut the top of his left hand.

2010 · 4 incidents

November 27, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Slipped on ice while getting into pick up, he grabbed door jam with arm and hands. Hurt his elbow. Slipped on ice 11/27/10, went to doctor 12/8/2010.

November 18, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck against stationary object

Cut left ring finger on sharp edge of square tube iron while putting away inventory.

August 15, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator OTHER
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

Airborne particle entered and scratched right eye

April 20, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was striking kicker with hammer when metal dislodged from kicker, passed through his glove, then imbedded into his left hand.

2009 · 4 incidents

July 6, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut right index finger with knife while retrieving falling board.

June 13, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

Left eye injury from using grinder.

May 8, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hurt his back while changing a pump.

April 13, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee of Lane MTN. slipped on ice and fell breaking bones/dislocating ankle.

2008 · 3 incidents

October 17, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Hemphill Brothers Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Exposed to noise in work area throughout 16 years.

September 30, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing drill stems on drill over the course of many years with this company as well as his own.

February 9, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped on ice climbing onto loader-fell with fist hitting his right cage.

2003 · 1 incident

October 29, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

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