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
Operator: Metco Alaska, LLC
Controller: Joe Tougas; Cole Petersen
Location: Seward, Kenai Peninsula County, AK
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 53 →| 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
View all 25 →| 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
Related Mines
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.