Key Takeaway

EL Jay 45 portable is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Philipsburg, Granite County, MT. It has 114 violations on record (24 S&S) and $57K in proposed penalties. Operated by High Country Earth Works LLC.

EL Jay 45 portable

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: High Country Earth Works LLC

Controller: Lee Bergeson

Location: Philipsburg, Granite County, MT

Employees: 2

114
Violations
24
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$57K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/18/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/18/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/18/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/18/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
09/18/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
09/18/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
09/18/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/18/2024 56.23002(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/11/2017 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $188
07/11/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $126
07/11/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $126
07/11/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $126
07/11/2017 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $126
07/11/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $126
07/11/2017 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $126
07/11/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $126
07/11/2017 56.18002(a) S&S ModNegligence $2,250
08/31/2016 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
08/17/2016 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $124
08/17/2016 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $615

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/23/2025 06/24/2025 4.00 1
06/18/2025 06/18/2025 12.25 1
09/20/2024 09/20/2024 3.00 1
09/16/2024 09/18/2024 8.00 1
03/31/2022 03/31/2022 11.00 1
07/24/2017 07/24/2017 4.00 1
07/11/2017 07/12/2017 23.00 1
05/03/2017 05/03/2017 2.00 1
03/14/2017 03/14/2017 4.50 1
08/30/2016 08/31/2016 17.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2402149
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates46.2527780, -114.1316670
Nearest TownPhilipsburg

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does EL Jay 45 portable have?

EL Jay 45 portable has 114 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $57K.

What type of mine is EL Jay 45 portable?

EL Jay 45 portable is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Philipsburg, Granite County, MT. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at EL Jay 45 portable?

According to MSHA records, EL Jay 45 portable has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates EL Jay 45 portable?

EL Jay 45 portable is operated by High Country Earth Works LLC and controlled by Lee Bergeson. MSHA Mine ID: 2402149.