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
Operator: High Country Earth Works LLC
Controller: Lee Bergeson
Location: Philipsburg, Granite County, MT
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 114 →| 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
View all 44 →| 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
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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.