Key Takeaway

Metco River Bar & Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Seward, Kenai Peninsula County, AK. It has 53 violations on record (18 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Metco Alaska, LLC.

Metco River Bar & Plant

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Metco Alaska, LLC

Controller: Joe Tougas; Cole Petersen

Location: Seward, Kenai Peninsula County, AK

Employees: 5

53
Violations
18
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/04/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/17/2024 56.14107(a) S&S HighNegligence $535
05/23/2023 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/22/2023 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2021 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/01/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
09/05/2019 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $121
09/05/2019 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/17/2017 56.20003(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/08/2017 56.14107(a) S&S HighNegligence $420
08/08/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/08/2017 56.14110 S&S ModNegligence $116
08/08/2017 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $126
08/08/2017 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/08/2017 56.9314 S&S ModNegligence $280
09/09/2015 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/24/2015 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/24/2015 56.15002 S&S ModNegligence $108
08/24/2015 56.14207 S&S ModNegligence $243
08/24/2015 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/03/2025 08/07/2025 19.00 1
06/15/2024 06/18/2024 17.00 1
05/22/2023 05/23/2023 6.50 1
08/01/2022 08/01/2022 4.50 1
05/30/2021 06/02/2021 26.00 1
10/18/2019 10/18/2019 8.25 1
09/05/2019 09/06/2019 12.00 1
10/16/2017 10/19/2017 15.75 1
08/08/2017 08/14/2017 22.00 1
09/09/2015 10/01/2015 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID5001167
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates60.1405550, -149.4205550
Nearest TownSeward

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Metco River Bar & Plant have?

Metco River Bar & Plant has 53 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Metco River Bar & Plant?

Metco River Bar & Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Seward, Kenai Peninsula County, AK. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Metco River Bar & Plant?

According to MSHA records, Metco River Bar & Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Metco River Bar & Plant?

Metco River Bar & Plant is operated by Metco Alaska, LLC and controlled by Joe Tougas; Cole Petersen. MSHA Mine ID: 5001167.