Key Takeaway

Alden Portable Sand is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in ALDEN, Hardin County, IA. It has 30 violations on record (3 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Martin Marietta Materials Inc..

Alden Portable Sand

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Martin Marietta Materials Inc.

Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc

Location: ALDEN, Hardin County, IA

Employees: 2

30
Violations
3
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/17/2024 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $239
11/07/2023 56.14206(b) S&S ModNegligence $712
11/07/2022 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
10/05/2020 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/05/2020 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/24/2020 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/24/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/24/2020 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/24/2020 56.9301 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/04/2018 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/03/2018 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/03/2018 46.9(c)(5) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
05/16/2018 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/02/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $124
07/20/2010 56.4402 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/20/2010 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/20/2010 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/19/2010 56.9301 S&S HighNegligence $540
07/19/2010 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
07/19/2010 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/13/2022 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/08/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
07/27/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/05/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 5d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/01/2025 07/01/2025 4.75 1
06/17/2024 06/17/2024 6.25 1
11/07/2023 11/08/2023 7.00 1
11/07/2022 11/08/2022 10.00 1
06/13/2022 06/13/2022 5.00 1
10/05/2020 10/08/2020 10.75 1
04/06/2020 04/06/2020 1.00 1
03/24/2020 03/25/2020 23.75 1
10/02/2018 10/04/2018 13.50 1
05/16/2018 05/16/2018 6.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1302037
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.5216670, -93.2744440
Nearest TownALDEN

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Alden Portable Sand have?

Alden Portable Sand has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Alden Portable Sand?

Alden Portable Sand is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in ALDEN, Hardin County, IA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Alden Portable Sand?

According to MSHA records, Alden Portable Sand has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Alden Portable Sand?

Alden Portable Sand is operated by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1302037.