Key Takeaway
Portable # 3 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Creston, Lincoln County, WA. It has 58 violations on record (13 S&S) and $32K in proposed penalties. Operated by Copenhaver Construction Inc.
Portable # 3
Operator: Copenhaver Construction Inc
Controller: Guy W Copenhaver; Matt Lee Copenhaver
Location: Creston, Lincoln County, WA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 58 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 05/14/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 05/14/2025 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,047 |
| 03/06/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $5,574 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $5,574 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,679 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 07/15/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/26/2024 | 46.4(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/26/2024 | 46.9(b)(5) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/26/2024 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/26/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $312 |
| 06/25/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 06/25/2024 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $797 |
| 06/25/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 10/29/2021 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 160d lost |
Inspections
View all 19 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2025 | 05/15/2025 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 03/03/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 32.50 | 2 |
| 07/31/2024 | 07/31/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/15/2024 | 07/29/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/24/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 46.25 | 1 |
| 05/15/2024 | 05/16/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/14/2024 | 05/17/2024 | 25.75 | 1 |
| 05/01/2024 | 05/02/2024 | 35.00 | 1 |
| 03/25/2024 | 03/29/2024 | 25.75 | 1 |
| 08/15/2023 | 08/15/2023 | 0.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable # 3 have?
Portable # 3 has 58 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $32K.
What type of mine is Portable # 3?
Portable # 3 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Creston, Lincoln County, WA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable # 3?
According to MSHA records, Portable # 3 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable # 3?
Portable # 3 is operated by Copenhaver Construction Inc and controlled by Guy W Copenhaver; Matt Lee Copenhaver. MSHA Mine ID: 4503766.