Key Takeaway
Freedom Portable Plant is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Portable, Cole County, MO. It has 29 violations on record (9 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Capital Quarries Company.
Freedom Portable Plant
Operator: Capital Quarries Company
Controller: Michael K Farmer; Elliott (Bud) E Farmer
Location: Portable, Cole County, MO
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 29 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/12/2024 | 56.14130(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/12/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/15/2017 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/15/2017 | 56.9301 | S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 09/08/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 09/08/2016 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 03/23/2016 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/23/2016 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/08/2016 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 09/08/2014 | 56.12008 | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/17/2014 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 03/17/2014 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 07/23/2013 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 07/23/2013 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 03/11/2013 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/08/2012 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 06/15/2011 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $162 |
| 06/01/2011 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 02/16/2011 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/11/2017 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 12/23/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/30/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/05/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/12/2009 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 45 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 36.00 | 1 |
| 09/08/2025 | 09/11/2025 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 12/12/2024 | 12/12/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 06/24/2024 | 06/25/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/11/2024 | 03/11/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 07/21/2023 | 07/28/2023 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 03/13/2023 | 03/14/2023 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 08/22/2022 | 08/22/2022 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 02/14/2022 | 02/15/2022 | 8.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Freedom Portable Plant have?
Freedom Portable Plant has 29 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Freedom Portable Plant?
Freedom Portable Plant is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Portable, Cole County, MO. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Freedom Portable Plant?
According to MSHA records, Freedom Portable Plant has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Freedom Portable Plant?
Freedom Portable Plant is operated by Capital Quarries Company and controlled by Michael K Farmer; Elliott (Bud) E Farmer. MSHA Mine ID: 2302354.