Key Takeaway

First Rate Portable 5 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in HARTFORD, Minnehaha County, SD. It has 9 violations on record (0 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by First Rate Excavate.

First Rate Portable 5

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: First Rate Excavate

Controller: First Rate Excavate ESOP; Bryan Goeden

Location: HARTFORD, Minnehaha County, SD

Employees: 2

9
Violations
0
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/09/2025 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/09/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/09/2025 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/18/2025 56.4130(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/18/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/18/2025 56.18002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/17/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/17/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/27/2024 46.9(c)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/14/2025 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/22/2025 12/22/2025 1.00 1
12/09/2025 12/10/2025 11.25 1
03/24/2025 03/24/2025 5.00 1
03/17/2025 03/18/2025 14.00 1
02/27/2024 02/28/2024 13.50 1
08/08/2023 08/09/2023 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3901668
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.5833330, -96.7066670
Nearest TownHARTFORD

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does First Rate Portable 5 have?

First Rate Portable 5 has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is First Rate Portable 5?

First Rate Portable 5 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in HARTFORD, Minnehaha County, SD. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at First Rate Portable 5?

According to MSHA records, First Rate Portable 5 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates First Rate Portable 5?

First Rate Portable 5 is operated by First Rate Excavate and controlled by First Rate Excavate ESOP; Bryan Goeden. MSHA Mine ID: 3901668.