Mining Incidents

WILLAMETTE RIVER Metal/Non-Metal

WCP, Inc · Surface
Wilsonville, Clackamas County, OR  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3500807

WILLAMETTE RIVER has $71K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 7 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

Watch this mine

Email me when a new MSHA incident is filed at WILLAMETTE RIVER.

Fatalities
1
Total incidents
18
Years on record
1994–2019
Latest incident
Oct 2019
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
144
citations
32
significant & substantial
$71,005
proposed penalties
$70,174
paid to date
99% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $831 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
47
inspections on record
1,032
inspection hours
14.0
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
144 citations across 1,032 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

WILLAMETTE RIVER has $71K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 7 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$71K
proposed penalties
$70K
current assessed
$70K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
138 assessments are final orders; 7 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2019-05-29.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
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.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2020 Q1 159 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 1,393 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 1,528 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 1,995 3 0 1503.8
2019 Q1 1,864 5 3 2682.4
2018 Q4 3,260 13 2 3987.7
2018 Q3 3,913 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 4,146 1 0 241.2
Show 72 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2018 Q1 4,088 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 2,504 1 0 399.4
2017 Q3 2,425 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 2,064 1 0 484.5
2017 Q1 1,599 1 0 625.4
2016 Q4 1,107 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 1,260 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 1,958 2 0 1021.5
2016 Q1 1,662 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 1,298 7 1 5392.9
2015 Q3 1,494 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 1,278 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 908 2 0 2202.6
2014 Q4 555 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 845 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 544 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 532 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 864 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 951 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 1,502 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 948 2 0 2109.7
2012 Q4 144 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 93 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 197 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 615 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 747 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 520 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 565 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 206 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 1,899 4 0 2106.4
2010 Q2 15 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 0 0 0
2009 Q4 328 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 0 0 0
2009 Q2 564 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 1,150 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 1,221 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 1,721 2 0 1162.1
2008 Q2 3,302 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 4,759 1 1 210.1
2007 Q4 6,960 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 7,712 4 1 518.7
2007 Q2 7,777 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 6,363 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 6,830 2 0 292.8
2006 Q3 8,344 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 6,545 8 2 1222.3
2006 Q1 4,932 2 1 405.5
2005 Q4 6,783 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 8,270 1 0 120.9
2005 Q2 6,290 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 4,898 4 1 816.7
2004 Q4 5,541 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 5,927 50 15 8436.0
2004 Q2 4,146 2 0 482.4
2004 Q1 3,387 1 0 295.2
2003 Q4 2,285 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 3,399 6 1 1765.2
2003 Q2 2,178 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 2,479 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 2,658 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 2,478 3 0 1210.7
2002 Q2 2,391 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 2,108 14 4 6641.4
2001 Q4 3,035 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 2,680 2 0 746.3
2001 Q2 3,718 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 3,657 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 3,664 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 3,784 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 3,525 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 3,549 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
August 21, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Joe Bernert Towing Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

(3) MINERS WERE WORKING TO INSTALL & MOVE A NEW CONVEYOR BELT. PILAR WAS FEEDING THE BELT OFF THE ROLL TOWARD THE HEAD PULLEY. VICTIM WAS PULLING THE BELTING TOWARDS THE TAIL PULLEY WITH A 3/4" ROPE ATTACHED TO THE LACING HOLES W/3 STRANDS OF WIRE. THE PULL ROPE DETACHED FROM THE WIRE & HE FELL BACKWARDS ONTO A CONCRETE SLAB. HE WAS 12'ABOVE THE GROUND, FALL PROTECTION NOT WORN.

Reportable incidents

17 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2019 · 1 incident

October 24, 2019 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WCP, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was trying to check the closing pin on a dump truck tailgate, when the pin actuated and pinched EE's finger.

2018 · 2 incidents

December 17, 2018 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator ELECTRICAL
WCP, Inc · Flash burns (electric)

An electrician and a MSHA trained escort were in a crusher MCC, the electrician identified and then tried to remove a bad fuse when an Arc flash occured, the electrician was burned on both hands and a patch on the thigh, the MSHA escort was burned on the right hand.

December 17, 2018 OR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
WCP, Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Pulled fuse in fused disconnect, arc flash happened. Burns to both hands, and right thigh.

2017 · 1 incident

October 16, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WCP, Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Dump Truck Driver was dumping load on the pit run pile and dislodged mud flap, driver got out to retrieve mud flat from pile and strained lower back while pulling on the mud flap

2006 · 3 incidents

November 3, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Joe Bernert Towing Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Worker said that he slipped while trying to grease the crusher at the end of the day, his left knee hit the crusher. This worker called in on Thursday 10/26/06, to say that he could not get out of bed because he had twisted his left knee. So he missed Friday the 27th of Oct. 2006. We beleive that this is a non employment injury. We did however fill out workers comp form 801.

August 22, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Joe Bernert Towing Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Worker was greasing a digging bucket, when he stepped down off bucket the gravel under his footing gave way causing him to slip down. As a result of not checking his footing his chin caught the arm on the bucket.

March 31, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Joe Bernert Towing Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker was repairing sand screw, while moving some parts with co-worker, his left thumb was pinched between two parts, smashing the tip causing fracture at the tip of his thumb.

2003 · 1 incident

March 3, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal

OFF-LOADING DRAGLINE FROM BARGE TO SHORE, WHILE LINING UP STEEL RAMPS THE BUCKET CAME LOOSE AND HIT WORKER.

2002 · 1 incident

September 27, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Joe Bernert Towing Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WORKER WAS PULLING ON ROPE, FELL BACK AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND ON THE HATCH BOLTS, CUTTING THE PALM

1999 · 1 incident

February 19, 1999 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Joe Bernert Towing Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A WIND BRAKE FOR CO-WORKER WELDING ON PILING.

1998 · 1 incident

July 13, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Joe Bernert Towing Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WORKER WAS HANGING A NEW BELT ON TEH 3/4 BELT LINE ON THE GRAVEL PLANT. WAS UP ON THE WALKWAY AND FELL DOWN TO THE GROUND (APPROX 15-20FT)

1997 · 3 incidents

July 11, 1997 OR · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Joe Bernert Towing Company Inc · Struck by flying object

WORKER WAS WORKING ON #1 BELT LINE RELIEVING TENSION ON THE GRAVITY BASKET AND THE ROLL BROKE AND A PIECE OF THE ROLL HIT HIM ON HIS HARD HAT AND FOREHEAD.

January 18, 1997 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Joe Bernert Towing Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS WORKING ON SCREENING PLANT WENT TO CLIMB OVER FEEDER BOX, AND THE FEEDER BOX SLIPPED AND CAME AGAINST. WORKERS LEGS.

1996 · 1 incident

November 10, 1996 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Joe Bernert Towing Company Inc · Fall from machine

WORKER WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF LOADER, FOOT SLIPPED & WORKER FELL.

1995 · 1 incident

July 19, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Joe Bernert Towing Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE SETTING BLOCKS WITH FORKLIFT WENT TO UNHOOK CHAIN FROM BLOCK & HIT ME RIGHT KNEE ON THE BLOCK WHILE CLIMBING UP ON THE BLOCK

1994 · 1 incident

September 13, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Joe Bernert Towing Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WORKER SAID HE WAS PUSHING OVERSIZED ROCKS OFF #1 CONVEYOR AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

For insurers, brokers, and safety consultants

The full compliance file on WILLAMETTE RIVER

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.