A miner operating a CAT 980 loader developed back pain over the past several months resulting in a modified duty to take a 30 minute break for every 3 hours of mobile equipment operation.
METRO PORTABLE #4 Metal/Non-Metal
METRO PORTABLE #4 has $8K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 3 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 18
- Years on record
- 1986–2018
- Latest incident
- Sep 2018
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This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.METRO PORTABLE #4 has $8K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 3 contested dockets.
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Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.ⓘ
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q4 | 1,714 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q3 | 1,146 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 Q1 | 760 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 Q4 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 Q2 | 2,198 | 1 | 0 | 455.0 |
| 2024 Q1 | 908 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Q4 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 Q2 | 430 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 Q2 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 Q2 | 2,518 | 1 | 0 | 397.1 |
| 2019 Q1 | 9,430 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q4 | 10,494 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q3 | 9,859 | 2 | 0 | 202.9 |
| 2018 Q2 | 10,185 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q1 | 10,139 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q4 | 8,066 | 1 | 0 | 124.0 |
| 2017 Q3 | 8,660 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q2 | 9,765 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q1 | 7,646 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q4 | 9,610 | 2 | 0 | 208.1 |
| 2016 Q3 | 7,316 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q2 | 8,983 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q1 | 9,399 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 Q4 | 7,553 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 Q3 | 7,127 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 Q2 | 2,881 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 Q1 | 6,677 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q4 | 8,691 | 3 | 1 | 345.2 |
| 2014 Q3 | 8,194 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q2 | 7,100 | 5 | 0 | 704.2 |
| 2014 Q1 | 7,754 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q4 | 9,264 | 3 | 0 | 323.8 |
| 2013 Q3 | 5,735 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q2 | 5,343 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q1 | 4,790 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q4 | 4,530 | 3 | 1 | 662.3 |
| 2012 Q3 | 6,084 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q2 | 6,339 | 2 | 1 | 315.5 |
| 2012 Q1 | 4,934 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q4 | 4,520 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q3 | 3,394 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q2 | 3,290 | 3 | 1 | 911.9 |
| 2011 Q1 | 4,155 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q4 | 4,008 | 1 | 0 | 249.5 |
| 2010 Q3 | 4,188 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q2 | 4,705 | 2 | 1 | 425.1 |
| 2010 Q1 | 5,359 | 3 | 0 | 559.8 |
| 2009 Q4 | 5,230 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q3 | 4,569 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q2 | 5,260 | 1 | 0 | 190.1 |
| 2009 Q1 | 5,533 | 1 | 0 | 180.7 |
| 2008 Q4 | 6,653 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q3 | 6,383 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q2 | 5,863 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q1 | 7,395 | 1 | 0 | 135.2 |
| 2007 Q4 | 10,846 | 2 | 0 | 184.4 |
| 2007 Q3 | 11,495 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q2 | 14,342 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q1 | 16,750 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q4 | 15,933 | 3 | 1 | 188.3 |
| 2006 Q3 | 16,778 | 3 | 0 | 178.8 |
| 2006 Q2 | 8,347 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q1 | 8,279 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q4 | 13,030 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q3 | 12,061 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q2 | 12,743 | 3 | 0 | 235.4 |
| 2005 Q1 | 11,224 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q4 | 12,403 | 5 | 3 | 403.1 |
| 2004 Q3 | 13,473 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q2 | 8,452 | 2 | 0 | 236.6 |
| 2004 Q1 | 11,291 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q4 | 12,091 | 2 | 0 | 165.4 |
| 2003 Q3 | 8,085 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q2 | 7,951 | 1 | 0 | 125.8 |
| 2003 Q1 | 7,886 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q4 | 7,836 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q3 | 5,823 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q2 | 4,563 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q1 | 6,917 | 1 | 0 | 144.6 |
| 2001 Q4 | 5,766 | 1 | 0 | 173.4 |
| 2001 Q3 | 6,517 | 1 | 0 | 153.4 |
| 2001 Q2 | 5,843 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q1 | 7,850 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q4 | 12,407 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q3 | 9,089 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q2 | 3,516 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q1 | 11,745 | 2 | 0 | 170.3 |
Reportable incidents
18 on file2018 · 1 incident
2017 · 2 incidents
Office worker tripped on floor mat, falling and breaking right femur.
Miner climbed up stockpile to observe conditions of head roll on pea rock conveyor. Miner lost footing and right hand went through drive pulley pinch point, slicing three fingers through miners glove.
2016 · 1 incident
Prior to shift, team member fell through doorway into break room landing on left side and breaking hip. Walkway and break room are finished concrete slab which were clean and clear of identifiable obstructions. No other environmental factors were identified.
2008 · 1 incident
Employee was walking under a cross beam and raised his head. He hit the beam with his hard hat and received small cut to left brow and bridge of nose.
2006 · 1 incident
While using a utility knife, cut left hand, recieved 11 stitches
2005 · 2 incidents
While on a concrete pad the employee stepped on the edge of a water hose. A severe sprain resulted to the left ankle.
Employee was standing next to a 6" hose when it blew off the steel pipe, pushing him in to the sand screw and cutting his ear.
2002 · 1 incident
WHILE EXITING FORKLIFT, TURNED ANKLE.
2001 · 1 incident
WHILE GRINDING A PIECE OF METAL WITH A HAND HELD AIRDISC GRINDER, DISC CAME APART WHEN IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH METAL CUTTING LEFT ARM.
1998 · 2 incidents
EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF RUBBER AND HIS UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT LEG.
LEAVING JOB EMPTY GENTLE SLOPED SINGLE LANE GRAVEL DRIVEWAY TO SHARP RIGHT CURVE, SAW PICKUP STOPPED IN ROAD. I STOPPED TRUCK AND NOTICED AIR PRESSURE DROPPING AND TRUCK STARTED TO ROLL. BLEW HORN, PICKUP LEFT AND TRUCK ROLLED 200 FT DOWN RD TO DRIVEWAY ON RIGHT. TURNED UP DWY, 40 FT TK STOPPED AND ROLLED BACK. DIDN'T TURN WHEELS FAST ENOUGH AND PUT OUTSIDE DRIVERS OVER BANK, TK RO
1994 · 1 incident
WORKER WAS ON ROLL CRUSHER PLATFORM HE SAT DOWN ON BUCKET PUTTING WIRE FEED STINGER IN LAP TO PUT ON WELDING HELMET STINGER SLIP-PED OFF LAP CUTTING SAFETY BAR THAT HE WAS LEANING AGAINST HE F ELL 8FT ONTO CONCRETE FLOOR INJURING HEAD & BOTHWRIST
1993 · 3 incidents
TIGHTENING ADJUSTING NUT ON DIFFERENTIAL THAT WAS IN REPAIR STAND WRENCH SLIPPED CUTTING FINGER ON EDGE OF HOUSING.
THREE 3 DUMP TRUCKS WERE HAULING MUD THAT WAS WASHED FROM THE GRAVEL ON THE ROAD INTO THE SUMP UP TO THE FILL AREA TAILGATE STUCK ON ONE TRUCK AFTER DUMPING CAT OPERATOR HELPED CLOSE TAILGATE GETTING HAND MUDDY WASHED HANDS IN MUD PUDDLE.
WORKER WAS INSIDE SHOP HELPING MECHANIC PUT BRAKES ON NO 7 KENWORTH DUMP TRUCK WAS DRIVING BUSHING OUT OF S CAM ON TRUCK STRIKING FINGER WITH HAMMER.
1989 · 1 incident
WORKER WAS OPENING BUNKER DOOR AND WRENCHED BACK.
1986 · 1 incident
LIFTING HOOD ON3DUMP TRUCK TWISTED BACK
The full compliance file on METRO PORTABLE #4
A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF with the underlying data as CSV.