Key Takeaway
Portable #3 is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, WA. It has 17 violations on record (1 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Alderbrook Quarry Inc..
Portable #3
Operator: Alderbrook Quarry Inc.
Controller: John R Moerke
Location: Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, WA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 17 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/06/2023 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/05/2023 | 56.14110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/16/2022 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/16/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/16/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/16/2022 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/18/2021 | 46.9(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/18/2018 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/23/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 02/23/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 02/23/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 02/23/2017 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 02/22/2017 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/22/2017 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/05/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/05/2016 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
Inspections
View all 21 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 01/23/2026 | 21.75 | 1 |
| 09/16/2025 | 09/17/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 07/14/2025 | 07/16/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 12/16/2024 | 12/17/2024 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 06/24/2024 | 06/24/2024 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 03/10/2024 | 03/13/2024 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 07/18/2023 | 07/20/2023 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 06/05/2023 | 06/06/2023 | 22.50 | 2 |
| 08/15/2022 | 08/17/2022 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 04/05/2022 | 04/06/2022 | 7.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable #3 have?
Portable #3 has 17 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Portable #3?
Portable #3 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, WA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable #3?
According to MSHA records, Portable #3 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable #3?
Portable #3 is operated by Alderbrook Quarry Inc. and controlled by John R Moerke. MSHA Mine ID: 4503742.