Key Takeaway
METRO PORTABLE #3 is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Sherwood, Columbia County, OR. It has 138 violations on record (27 S&S) and $123K in proposed penalties. Operated by Knife River Corporation-Northwest.
METRO PORTABLE #3
Operator: Knife River Corporation-Northwest
Controller: Knife River Corporation
Location: Sherwood, Columbia County, OR
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 138 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/18/2023 | 56.14105 | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,013 |
| 09/18/2023 | 46.7(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $88,354 |
| 08/23/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/13/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/14/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/13/2022 | 56.3200 | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,161 |
| 12/07/2021 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/07/2021 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/13/2021 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $856 |
| 01/13/2021 | 46.7(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $257 |
| 10/09/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/09/2019 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,121 |
| 10/09/2019 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $558 |
| 10/09/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/09/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $372 |
| 10/09/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/09/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/09/2019 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/09/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $372 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 193d lost |
| 08/01/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 22d lost, 63d restricted |
| 05/18/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 08/13/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 74d lost, 13d restricted |
| 07/12/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 5d restricted |
| 04/20/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 289d lost |
| 05/16/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
Inspections
View all 59 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | 11/03/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2025 | 08/13/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 04/24/2025 | 04/25/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 12/17/2024 | 12/17/2024 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 07/25/2024 | 07/26/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 01/23/2024 | 01/23/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 01/11/2024 | 01/11/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 10/03/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 09/27/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 46.25 | 2 |
| 08/23/2023 | 08/23/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does METRO PORTABLE #3 have?
METRO PORTABLE #3 has 138 MSHA violations on record, of which 27 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $123K.
What type of mine is METRO PORTABLE #3?
METRO PORTABLE #3 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Sherwood, Columbia County, OR. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at METRO PORTABLE #3?
According to MSHA records, METRO PORTABLE #3 has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates METRO PORTABLE #3?
METRO PORTABLE #3 is operated by Knife River Corporation-Northwest and controlled by Knife River Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 3500426.