Key Takeaway

Portable #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Blue Lake, Humboldt County, CA. It has 11 violations on record (4 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mercer Fraser Co.

Portable #1

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Mercer Fraser Co

Controller: Ted E Contri; Ted E Contri

Location: Blue Lake, Humboldt County, CA

Employees: 2

11
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/18/2026 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
07/02/2025 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $366
07/02/2025 56.11027 S&S ModNegligence $366
07/02/2025 56.11027 S&S ModNegligence $366
07/02/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/23/2025 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/29/2022 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/29/2022 56.14110 S&S ModNegligence $144
03/29/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/29/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/29/2022 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/18/2026 02/18/2026 3.00 1
07/28/2025 07/29/2025 17.25 1
07/02/2025 07/07/2025 11.75 1
08/30/2024 08/30/2024 2.75 1
03/29/2023 03/30/2023 13.75 1
03/29/2022 03/31/2022 15.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0405958
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates34.8233330, -118.9452780
Nearest TownBlue Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable #1 have?

Portable #1 has 11 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 Portable #1?

Portable #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Blue Lake, Humboldt County, CA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable #1?

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

Who operates Portable #1?

Portable #1 is operated by Mercer Fraser Co and controlled by Ted E Contri; Ted E Contri. MSHA Mine ID: 0405958.