Key Takeaway

Portable #3 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cozad, Dawson County, NE. It has 11 violations on record (4 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paulsen, Inc.

Portable #3

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Paulsen, Inc

Controller: Larry Paulsen

Location: Cozad, Dawson County, NE

Employees: 2

11
Violations
4
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/24/2025 56.9100(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
09/24/2025 56.15020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/24/2025 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $151
09/24/2025 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $177
10/14/2021 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/23/2019 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/23/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/14/2018 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/14/2018 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/16/2008 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/16/2006 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $124

Accidents & Injuries

View all 2 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/03/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 129d lost
08/28/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

View all 16 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/24/2025 09/24/2025 13.25 1
10/14/2021 10/14/2021 5.00 1
10/19/2020 10/20/2020 8.25 1
10/28/2019 10/29/2019 8.50 1
10/23/2019 10/24/2019 11.50 1
10/15/2018 10/15/2018 6.50 1
06/12/2018 06/12/2018 16.75 1
06/04/2013 06/04/2013 5.00 1
02/24/2011 02/24/2011 14.50 1
07/28/2010 07/28/2010 3.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2500540
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.9466670, -100.3819440
Nearest TownCozad

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable #3 have?

Portable #3 has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Portable #3?

Portable #3 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cozad, Dawson County, NE. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable #3?

According to MSHA records, Portable #3 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Portable #3?

Portable #3 is operated by Paulsen, Inc and controlled by Larry Paulsen. MSHA Mine ID: 2500540.