Miles Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object
Miner was tightening 5/8 inch bold with ratchet wrench. ratchet slipped off bolt and miner struck right #5 finger on conveyor framework.
Miles Sand & Gravel: 67 MSHA citations Metal/Non-Metal
Miles Sand & Gravel
· Surface
Controlled by
Walt Miles
Auburn,
King County,
WA
·
Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4500662
Miles Sand & Gravel has $10K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 3 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 9
- Years on record
- 1988–2010
- Latest incident
- Jul 2010
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
67
citations
18
significant & substantial
$9,864
proposed penalties
$8,301
paid to date
84% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,563 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2001
32
inspections on record
478
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
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This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.Rate withheld: 478 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Miles Sand & Gravel has $10K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 3 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
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Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.$10K
proposed penalties
$8K
current assessed
$8K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
66 assessments are final orders; 3 contested dockets.
Of $5K in penalties contested before the Commission, $3K was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2014-08-21.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
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Shares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.27.3%
significant & substantial
6.1%
high negligence or reckless
27.3%
reasonably likely or greater
57.6%
permanently disabling or fatal if injury occurs
Negligence coding: 1.5% none, 24.2% low, 68.2% moderate, 6.1% high, 0.0% reckless.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
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Contesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
14
citations taken to the federal commission · 21% of citations on record
- Settled 13 · 93%
- Stood as issued 1 · 7%
100%
S&S designation survived the contest
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Counts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.of 9 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
34%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$6K proposed, $4K after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2005-10-27.
Contested penalties
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A reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
| Docket | Decision | Judge | Year | Proposed / upheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST 2005-495M | Settlement | Barbour | 2007 | $3K → $2K |
| WEST 2005-154M | Settlement | Weisberger | 2005 | $1K → $830 |
| WEST 2005-354M | Settlement | Barbour | 2007 | $794 → $640 |
Source: FMSHRC civil penalty dockets and decisions (public record), updated weekly.
Health sampling
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A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.Metal and nonmetal contaminants (personal samples)
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Many samples are screening measurements of substances with no applicable exposure limit; they are counted as samples but excluded from every over-limit figure. Over-limit shares use only limit-tested samples.
Last sampled: 2009-07-23, 17 years ago
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Many samples are screening measurements of substances with no applicable exposure limit; they are counted as samples but excluded from every over-limit figure. Over-limit shares use only limit-tested samples.0%
of limit-tested samples over the exposure limit
7
samples
2
limit-tested
Most sampled contaminants
- Respirable dust, <.1mg5
- Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz2
Show the individual readings (7)
| Date | Contaminant | Concentration | Limit | Conc / limit | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-23 | Respirable dust, <.1mg | 0 | Front-end Loader Operator | ||
| 2009-07-23 | Respirable dust, <.1mg | 0 | Crusher Oper/Worker | ||
| 2009-02-25 | Respirable dust, <.1mg | 0 | Laborer, Bullgang | ||
| 2003-05-15 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.13 | 0.76 | 0.17 | Laborer, Bullgang |
| 2003-05-15 | Respirable dust, <.1mg | 0 | Crusher Oper/Worker | ||
| 2003-05-15 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.12 | 1.04 | 0.12 | Cleanup Man |
| 2003-05-15 | Respirable dust, <.1mg | 0 | Front-end Loader Operator |
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly. Metal/nonmetal contaminant figures come from MSHA's Personal Health Samples and Area Samples files (public record), updated weekly.
Miles Sand & Gravel recorded 0.00 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2007.
Injury rate, 2007
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This rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.0.00
total case rate
0.00
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Below average. The US metal and nonmetal mining average was 3.30 and the all-US-mining average was 3.77 cases per 100 workers.
In Washington, metal and nonmetal mining averaged 3.38 cases per 100 workers that year.
Under 100,000 employee-hours were reported that year, so a single case moves the rate by two or more. Read the figure as approximate.
| Year | total case rate | days-away | fatal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 * | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
| 2006 * | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
| 2005 * | 23.72 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
| 2004 * | 10.51 | 5.25 | 0.000 |
| 2003 * | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
| 2002 * | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
* Fewer than 100,000 employee-hours that year; the rate is less stable.
Source: injury cases from MSHA accident and injury records; employee-hours from MSHA quarterly employment reports. Rate is cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers, operator employees only.
Ownership history
- Miles Sand & Gravel 1950 to present
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2000 | 5 |
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
Miles Sand & Gravel sits in King County, Washington, where the Census mining category is 0.0% of county employment.
Local economic context
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County figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.King County, Washington · Population 2,262,713
0.0%
Mining share of county employment
$122,148
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
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Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Q4 | 3,420 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q3 | 1,887 | 2 | 2 | 1059.9 |
| 2014 Q2 | 2,517 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q1 | 2,039 | 1 | 0 | 490.4 |
| 2013 Q4 | 2,203 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q3 | 3,512 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q2 | 2,993 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q1 | 2,744 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Q4 | 3,169 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q3 | 3,214 | 1 | 1 | 311.1 |
| 2012 Q2 | 3,986 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q1 | 1,974 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q4 | 2,264 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q3 | 2,474 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q2 | 2,813 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q1 | 2,443 | 1 | 0 | 409.3 |
| 2010 Q4 | 2,442 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q3 | 2,543 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q2 | 2,835 | 1 | 1 | 352.7 |
| 2010 Q1 | 2,514 | 1 | 1 | 397.8 |
| 2009 Q4 | 2,720 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q3 | 2,548 | 2 | 0 | 784.9 |
| 2009 Q2 | 2,967 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q1 | 2,517 | 1 | 0 | 397.3 |
| 2008 Q4 | 3,293 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q3 | 4,301 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q2 | 4,744 | 1 | 0 | 210.8 |
| 2008 Q1 | 4,098 | 2 | 0 | 488.0 |
| 2007 Q4 | 4,969 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q3 | 4,398 | 1 | 0 | 227.4 |
| 2007 Q2 | 6,548 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q1 | 5,057 | 2 | 0 | 395.5 |
| 2006 Q4 | 7,273 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q3 | 9,121 | 2 | 0 | 219.3 |
| 2006 Q2 | 10,738 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q1 | 8,782 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q4 | 8,945 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q3 | 10,508 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q2 | 11,169 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q1 | 11,535 | 7 | 3 | 606.8 |
| 2004 Q4 | 12,856 | 7 | 3 | 544.5 |
| 2004 Q3 | 10,962 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q2 | 7,390 | 7 | 2 | 947.2 |
| 2004 Q1 | 6,853 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q4 | 7,053 | 5 | 1 | 708.9 |
| 2003 Q3 | 6,022 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q2 | 5,300 | 4 | 1 | 754.7 |
| 2003 Q1 | 4,680 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q4 | 3,924 | 2 | 0 | 509.7 |
| 2002 Q3 | 6,266 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q2 | 5,069 | 3 | 2 | 591.8 |
| 2002 Q1 | 5,592 | 4 | 1 | 715.3 |
| 2001 Q4 | 4,878 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q3 | 4,326 | 3 | 0 | 693.5 |
| 2001 Q2 | 2,682 | 4 | 0 | 1491.4 |
| 2001 Q1 | 3,770 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q4 | 4,028 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q3 | 3,624 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q2 | 1,171 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q1 | 1,273 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
9 on file2010 · 1 incident
2005 · 5 incidents
June 23, 2005
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Miles Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object
Worker was doing general maintenance on a portable CEC Jaw. As he moved around the area he stepped on a small rock and rolled his ankle.
June 7, 2005
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Miles Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object
While perfoming maintenance and tightening a bolt the wrench slipped and employee's wrist struck an angle iron. The metal contacted his right wrist between his long sleeve shirt and his glove causing a small 1/2 inch laceration.
April 22, 2005
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miles Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Miner was using a metal bar to dislodge a rock from under a hopper where it discharges onto a belt. The bar slipped and he fell backwards against the wall and fell to the ground. As he impacted the wall his hard hat was dislodged and caused a laceration to his right eyebrow. In trying to gain his balance he sprained both wrists and his left shoulder.
February 4, 2005
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miles Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects
miner slipped and fell on a catwalk. Hard hat fell off during fall, striking head on conveyor support.
January 5, 2005
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miles Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface
As he desended a slightly elevated walkway, his right leg slipped out from under him. He was unable to support himself with his left hand that was on the handrail. He fell down with his left leg twisted under him. The walkway and handrail were slippery. He was immediately taken to a medical clinic where they diagnosed his left ankle as broken.
2004 · 2 incidents
June 25, 2004
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Three people were trying to lift a large electrical panel and it slipped and fell hitting his left knee.
April 13, 2004
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Miles Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was cutting a piece of rope with a razor blade knife that slipped and cut his right arm
1988 · 1 incident
Miles Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PERSON WAS TRAMMING COAL MACHINE GOT LEFT ANKLE CAUGHT BETWEEN COAL RIB AND FRAME OF MACHINE BRAEKING LEFT ANKLE