Key Takeaway

Portable #1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fairfax, Brown County, MN. It has 12 violations on record (5 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mathiowetz Construction Company.

Portable #1

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Mathiowetz Construction Company

Controller: Richard Mathiowetz; Brian Mathiowetz

Location: Fairfax, Brown County, MN

12
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/09/2018 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
05/13/2014 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
05/13/2014 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/18/2008 46.9(d)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/23/2007 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
10/23/2007 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $243
07/10/2007 56.4201(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/15/2006 56.14130(e)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
11/18/2003 56.14130(g) S&S LowNegligence $91
11/18/2003 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/18/2003 56.14130(g) S&S LowNegligence $91
09/24/2003 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/28/2024 08/28/2024 2.75 1
08/22/2023 08/22/2023 3.00 1
08/29/2022 08/29/2022 6.25 1
08/18/2021 08/18/2021 1.75 1
08/03/2020 08/05/2020 6.00 1
06/26/2019 06/26/2019 2.75 1
10/09/2018 10/10/2018 5.00 1
10/18/2017 10/18/2017 13.50 2
11/14/2016 11/17/2016 26.50 1
11/01/2016 11/01/2016 8.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2103177
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates44.2233330, -94.7947220
Nearest TownFairfax

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable #1 have?

Portable #1 has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Portable #1?

Portable #1 is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fairfax, Brown County, MN. It currently has 0 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 Mathiowetz Construction Company and controlled by Richard Mathiowetz; Brian Mathiowetz. MSHA Mine ID: 2103177.