Key Takeaway

Opperman Portable #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, SD. It has 23 violations on record (4 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Opperman Inc.

Opperman Portable #1

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Opperman Inc

Controller: Jeff Opperman

Location: Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, SD

Employees: 2

23
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/01/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/02/2023 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $143
11/03/2020 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/03/2020 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/08/2019 56.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/08/2019 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/06/2018 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/06/2013 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/06/2013 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
10/15/2013 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/14/2010 56.14101(a)(2) S&S LowNegligence $108
07/14/2010 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/14/2010 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/21/2009 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/26/2008 56.20008(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/26/2008 56.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/23/2007 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/23/2007 46.9(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/19/2005 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $144
10/19/2005 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/15/2025 05/15/2025 6.00 1
05/01/2025 05/01/2025 11.50 1
06/26/2024 06/26/2024 6.50 1
10/11/2023 10/12/2023 11.50 1
08/02/2023 08/03/2023 14.50 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 1.75 1
11/24/2021 11/24/2021 5.50 1
12/31/2020 12/31/2020 0.50 1
11/02/2020 11/05/2020 7.50 1
10/08/2019 10/09/2019 16.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3900277
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates43.0700000, -98.4791670
Nearest TownLake Andes

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Opperman Portable #1 have?

Opperman Portable #1 has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Opperman Portable #1?

Opperman Portable #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, SD. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Opperman Portable #1?

According to MSHA records, Opperman Portable #1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Opperman Portable #1?

Opperman Portable #1 is operated by Opperman Inc and controlled by Jeff Opperman. MSHA Mine ID: 3900277.