Key Takeaway

Portable # 1 is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Cave Junction, Josephine County, OR. It has 39 violations on record (6 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Clifford Keith Grading.

Portable # 1

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Clifford Keith Grading

Controller: Clifford L Keith

Location: Cave Junction, Josephine County, OR

Employees: 2

39
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/20/2025 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/16/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/13/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/15/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/15/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/04/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/26/2022 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/02/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/16/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/23/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $199
04/16/2019 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $293
04/16/2019 56.11027 S&S ModNegligence $132
04/16/2019 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
04/16/2019 56.12008 Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
04/16/2019 56.14107(a) S&S HighNegligence $977
04/16/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
04/16/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
04/16/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
04/16/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
04/16/2019 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/20/2025 11/20/2025 12.00 1
08/25/2025 08/26/2025 13.50 1
05/13/2025 05/13/2025 0.75 1
12/11/2024 12/11/2024 7.50 1
11/15/2023 11/15/2023 8.75 1
11/15/2023 11/15/2023 0.75 1
05/04/2023 05/04/2023 1.00 1
11/28/2022 12/06/2022 11.50 1
01/26/2022 01/28/2022 21.50 1
04/01/2021 04/03/2021 14.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3503763
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.1205560, -123.5494440
Nearest TownCave Junction

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable # 1 have?

Portable # 1 has 39 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Portable # 1?

Portable # 1 is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Cave Junction, Josephine County, OR. 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 Clifford Keith Grading and controlled by Clifford L Keith. MSHA Mine ID: 3503763.