Key Takeaway

Portable 3CottonThomas/Aragonite is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Grouse Creek, Box Elder County, UT. It has 66 violations on record (21 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Star Stone Quarries Inc.

Portable 3CottonThomas/Aragonite

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Star Stone Quarries Inc

Controller: Lon A Thomas

Location: Grouse Creek, Box Elder County, UT

Employees: 2

66
Violations
21
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$10K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/21/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
09/21/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
09/21/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
09/14/2023 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/30/2020 50.20-7(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
05/12/2020 46.9(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
05/12/2020 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/01/2017 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/01/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/27/2015 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $285
10/27/2015 56.4203 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
10/27/2015 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/27/2015 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/09/2015 56.6132(a)(6) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/09/2015 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $285
11/04/2014 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/18/2014 56.14130(d) S&S ModNegligence $285
06/18/2014 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/18/2014 56.13015 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/23/2013 56.4130(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/06/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
07/10/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/07/2025 09/08/2025 14.00 1
07/03/2024 07/03/2024 5.00 1
09/27/2023 09/27/2023 7.50 1
09/08/2023 09/22/2023 24.50 2
06/23/2022 07/07/2022 9.00 1
07/09/2021 07/12/2021 10.50 1
06/09/2021 06/09/2021 4.00 1
04/23/2021 04/23/2021 2.75 1
05/12/2020 05/20/2020 9.00 1
05/12/2020 05/20/2020 10.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4201950
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Limestone
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates41.8830560, -113.8097220
Nearest TownGrouse Creek

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable 3CottonThomas/Aragonite have?

Portable 3CottonThomas/Aragonite has 66 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.

What type of mine is Portable 3CottonThomas/Aragonite?

Portable 3CottonThomas/Aragonite is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Grouse Creek, Box Elder County, UT. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable 3CottonThomas/Aragonite?

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

Who operates Portable 3CottonThomas/Aragonite?

Portable 3CottonThomas/Aragonite is operated by Star Stone Quarries Inc and controlled by Lon A Thomas. MSHA Mine ID: 4201950.