Key Takeaway
Portable Crew #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Plains, Sanders County, MT. It has 32 violations on record (5 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Block Mountain Slate & Stone Inc.
Portable Crew #1
Operator: Block Mountain Slate & Stone Inc
Controller: Juan B Lulack
Location: Plains, Sanders County, MT
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 32 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/07/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/07/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/05/2023 | 56.15003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/05/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/05/2023 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 11/09/2021 | 46.3(b)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 11/09/2021 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $125 |
| 04/28/2021 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/28/2021 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/24/2020 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/24/2020 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $135 |
| 03/24/2020 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/07/2018 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $286 |
| 11/07/2018 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/20/2018 | 46.9(b)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/21/2016 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | LowNegligence | $124 |
| 03/21/2016 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 03/21/2016 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 04/09/2014 | 56.20003(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 05/12/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 05/05/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 05/04/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 95d restricted |
Inspections
View all 32 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 | 09/18/2025 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 05/06/2025 | 05/07/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 08/26/2024 | 08/30/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 06/12/2023 | 06/13/2023 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 06/04/2023 | 06/05/2023 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 11/15/2021 | 11/16/2021 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 11/08/2021 | 11/09/2021 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 04/28/2021 | 04/29/2021 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 03/31/2020 | 04/01/2020 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 03/23/2020 | 03/26/2020 | 17.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Crew #1 have?
Portable Crew #1 has 32 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Portable Crew #1?
Portable Crew #1 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Plains, Sanders County, MT. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Crew #1?
According to MSHA records, Portable Crew #1 has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Crew #1?
Portable Crew #1 is operated by Block Mountain Slate & Stone Inc and controlled by Juan B Lulack. MSHA Mine ID: 2402239.