Key Takeaway
METRO PORTABLE #4 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kalama, Cowlitz County, WA. It has 61 violations on record (9 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Knife River Corporation-Northwest.
METRO PORTABLE #4
Operator: Knife River Corporation-Northwest
Controller: Knife River Corporation
Location: Kalama, Cowlitz County, WA
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 61 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/11/2019 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/01/2018 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $128 |
| 08/01/2018 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $128 |
| 12/12/2017 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 10/12/2016 | 47.51(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/11/2016 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 11/25/2014 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 11/25/2014 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/21/2014 | 56.3131 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/29/2014 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/29/2014 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 04/29/2014 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/29/2014 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/29/2014 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/27/2013 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/26/2013 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/26/2013 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/15/2012 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/15/2012 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 90d restricted |
| 10/05/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 39d lost |
| 02/02/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 71d lost, 10d restricted |
| 05/02/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 24d lost, 29d restricted |
| 11/08/2008 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/02/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/27/2005 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 7d lost, 8d restricted |
| 06/24/2005 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/07/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 05/29/2001 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 59 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | 10/28/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 12/13/2024 | 12/13/2024 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 04/29/2024 | 04/30/2024 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 04/11/2019 | 04/16/2019 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 10/02/2018 | 10/04/2018 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 08/21/2018 | 08/23/2018 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/01/2018 | 08/02/2018 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 12/12/2017 | 12/13/2017 | 18.75 | 1 |
| 04/18/2017 | 04/20/2017 | 17.25 | 1 |
| 10/11/2016 | 10/13/2016 | 27.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does METRO PORTABLE #4 have?
METRO PORTABLE #4 has 61 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is METRO PORTABLE #4?
METRO PORTABLE #4 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kalama, Cowlitz County, WA. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at METRO PORTABLE #4?
According to MSHA records, METRO PORTABLE #4 has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates METRO PORTABLE #4?
METRO PORTABLE #4 is operated by Knife River Corporation-Northwest and controlled by Knife River Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 3500495.