Key Takeaway

Portable Crew #3 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Plains, Sanders County, MT. It has 22 violations on record (5 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Block Mountain Slate & Stone.

Portable Crew #3

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Block Mountain Slate & Stone

Controller: Juan B Lulack

Location: Plains, Sanders County, MT

Employees: 4

22
Violations
5
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/22/2023 50.20-7 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/19/2023 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
04/19/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/05/2021 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
09/15/2018 50.20(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/04/2018 46.9(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/12/2017 46.5(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/27/2016 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $114
07/27/2016 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $276
07/27/2016 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/22/2014 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/22/2014 56.18013 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/22/2014 56.20008(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/26/2013 56.14107(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
03/26/2013 56.20002(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
07/02/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/27/2012 56.4201(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/27/2012 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $108
06/27/2012 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2009 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $162

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/18/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
10/17/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 172d lost
09/05/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/28/2025 07/31/2025 14.75 1
05/01/2024 05/01/2024 5.25 1
05/22/2023 05/26/2023 2.75 1
04/19/2023 04/19/2023 9.25 1
04/13/2022 04/13/2022 8.25 1
05/05/2021 05/05/2021 8.25 1
09/10/2020 09/10/2020 5.75 1
08/31/2020 08/31/2020 4.00 1
07/06/2020 07/07/2020 10.50 1
04/01/2020 04/01/2020 2.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2402408
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Sandstone
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates47.4572220, -114.8819440
Nearest TownPlains

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Crew #3 have?

Portable Crew #3 has 22 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Portable Crew #3?

Portable Crew #3 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Plains, Sanders County, MT. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Crew #3?

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

Who operates Portable Crew #3?

Portable Crew #3 is operated by Block Mountain Slate & Stone and controlled by Juan B Lulack. MSHA Mine ID: 2402408.