Key Takeaway

Portable #4 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Caprock, Lea County, NM. It has 30 violations on record (6 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by United Materials, LLP.

Portable #4

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: United Materials, LLP

Controller: GMS Inc; David Shoup

Location: Caprock, Lea County, NM

Employees: 4

30
Violations
6
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/10/2025 56.12013(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/10/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/10/2025 56.12023 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/07/2019 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/07/2019 56.18010 Non-S&S HighNegligence $250
11/20/2018 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $118
07/16/2018 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $118
11/21/2017 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/21/2017 56.20011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/21/2017 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $135
11/21/2017 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/21/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/08/2017 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $116
10/28/2015 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
02/09/2015 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/06/2014 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2014 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
09/05/2013 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $190
09/05/2013 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/22/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/21/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/10/2025 09/11/2025 9.00 1
05/07/2019 05/07/2019 5.25 1
11/20/2018 11/20/2018 3.50 1
08/02/2018 08/02/2018 1.50 1
07/16/2018 07/16/2018 4.00 1
11/21/2017 11/24/2017 7.25 1
08/08/2017 08/14/2017 6.50 1
10/28/2015 10/28/2015 0.00 0
02/09/2015 02/09/2015 8.00 1
08/29/2014 08/29/2014 0.00 0

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2902426
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Stone NEC
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates33.3655560, -103.7733330
Nearest TownCaprock

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable #4 have?

Portable #4 has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Portable #4?

Portable #4 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Caprock, Lea County, NM. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable #4?

According to MSHA records, Portable #4 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Portable #4?

Portable #4 is operated by United Materials, LLP and controlled by GMS Inc; David Shoup. MSHA Mine ID: 2902426.