Key Takeaway

Portable 1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chelatchie, Cowlitz County, WA. It has 20 violations on record (7 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by Chilton Logging Inc..

Portable 1

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Chilton Logging Inc.

Controller: Robin Chilton; Craig Chilton

Location: Chelatchie, Cowlitz County, WA

Employees: 2

20
Violations
7
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$19K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/29/2025 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/14/2023 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/16/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/04/2020 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/04/2020 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $302
11/04/2020 56.3200 S&S ModNegligence $298
11/04/2020 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/04/2020 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/04/2020 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/04/2020 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/04/2020 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
09/02/2020 41.11(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
09/02/2020 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $298
09/02/2020 46.5(a) S&S LowNegligence $150
09/02/2020 46.3(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
08/26/2020 46.6(a) S&S HighNegligence $4,980
08/26/2020 56.14211(b) S&S HighNegligence $5,534
08/26/2020 56.18002(a) S&S HighNegligence $5,534
08/26/2020 Non-S&S $0
08/26/2020 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/26/2020 MACHINERY FATALITY Fatal

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/05/2026 02/09/2026 6.00 1
08/13/2025 08/13/2025 1.25 1
03/05/2025 03/06/2025 12.50 1
09/04/2024 09/05/2024 5.50 1
12/13/2023 12/14/2023 7.25 1
09/18/2023 09/21/2023 20.50 1
09/07/2023 09/13/2023 3.75 1
09/13/2022 09/13/2022 5.25 1
11/04/2020 11/06/2020 21.50 1
08/26/2020 10/16/2020 37.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4503806
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates46.2455560, -123.1941670
Nearest TownChelatchie

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable 1 have?

Portable 1 has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.

What type of mine is Portable 1?

Portable 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chelatchie, Cowlitz County, WA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable 1?

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

Who operates Portable 1?

Portable 1 is operated by Chilton Logging Inc. and controlled by Robin Chilton; Craig Chilton. MSHA Mine ID: 4503806.