Key Takeaway

Portable #1 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hershey, Lincoln County, NE. It has 23 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paulsen Inc.

Portable #1

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Paulsen Inc

Controller: Larry Paulsen

Location: Hershey, Lincoln County, NE

Employees: 3

23
Violations
4
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 23 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/09/2025 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/09/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/09/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/09/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/04/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/31/2023 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/31/2023 56.20003(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/19/2022 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/19/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/15/2021 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/15/2021 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $328
10/20/2020 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/07/2019 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/30/2019 41.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
07/30/2019 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
10/26/2016 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/26/2016 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/22/2015 56.15005 S&S ModNegligence $270
07/22/2015 Non-S&S $0
08/12/2013 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/15/2009 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 22d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/08/2025 04/11/2025 23.50 1
03/03/2025 03/06/2025 12.75 1
10/30/2023 10/31/2023 18.00 1
10/19/2022 10/19/2022 10.75 1
10/15/2021 10/15/2021 6.75 1
10/19/2020 10/20/2020 14.00 1
10/07/2019 10/08/2019 4.50 1
08/06/2019 08/06/2019 1.50 1
07/30/2019 07/30/2019 7.75 1
10/17/2017 10/18/2017 28.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2501072
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.8616670, -99.9977780
Nearest TownHershey

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable #1 have?

Portable #1 has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Portable #1?

Portable #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hershey, Lincoln County, NE. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable #1?

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

Who operates Portable #1?

Portable #1 is operated by Paulsen Inc and controlled by Larry Paulsen. MSHA Mine ID: 2501072.