Key Takeaway
Portable #4 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Creston, Lincoln County, WA. It has 107 violations on record (27 S&S) and $118K in proposed penalties. Operated by Copenhaver Construction, Inc..
Portable #4
Operator: Copenhaver Construction, Inc.
Controller: Guy W Copenhaver; Matt Lee Copenhaver
Location: Creston, Lincoln County, WA
Employees: 14
Recent Violations
View all 107 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $226 |
| 12/16/2025 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $642 |
| 05/06/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 05/06/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 03/13/2025 | 46.6(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 03/13/2025 | 46.9(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/13/2025 | 56.13015(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,219 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.15004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,219 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 03/12/2025 | 47.44(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $818 |
| 08/29/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $736 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 143d restricted |
Inspections
View all 26 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 05/06/2025 | 05/09/2025 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 03/25/2025 | 03/25/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 03/10/2025 | 03/13/2025 | 45.25 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/29/2024 | 21.75 | 1 |
| 08/28/2024 | 08/30/2024 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 12/21/2023 | 12/21/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 12/19/2023 | 12/19/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 08/23/2023 | 08/29/2023 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 08/17/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable #4 have?
Portable #4 has 107 MSHA violations on record, of which 27 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $118K.
What type of mine is Portable #4?
Portable #4 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Creston, Lincoln County, WA. It currently has 14 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable #4?
According to MSHA records, Portable #4 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable #4?
Portable #4 is operated by Copenhaver Construction, Inc. and controlled by Guy W Copenhaver; Matt Lee Copenhaver. MSHA Mine ID: 4503772.