Key Takeaway

Portable Crusher #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Houston, Houston County, MN. It has 69 violations on record (18 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kruckow Rock & Ready Mix.

Portable Crusher #1

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Kruckow Rock & Ready Mix

Controller: Gary A Kruckow

Location: Houston, Houston County, MN

Employees: 5

69
Violations
18
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$14K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/17/2025 56.14101(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/13/2024 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/02/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
08/18/2020 56.15005 S&S ModNegligence $666
07/08/2019 56.14206(b) S&S ModNegligence $121
06/27/2019 56.3130 S&S ModNegligence $293
06/27/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
06/27/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/16/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
06/19/2018 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/19/2018 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/19/2018 56.11012 S&S LowNegligence $128
06/19/2018 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/04/2016 56.14103(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
08/13/2014 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/13/2014 56.14108 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/13/2014 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2014 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/24/2011 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/24/2011 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/22/2025 09/22/2025 5.50 1
09/17/2025 09/18/2025 11.75 1
05/23/2025 05/23/2025 4.50 1
05/13/2024 05/13/2024 9.75 1
02/05/2024 02/06/2024 7.00 1
08/10/2023 08/10/2023 1.75 1
08/03/2022 08/03/2022 3.00 1
08/02/2021 08/02/2021 1.00 1
07/08/2021 07/08/2021 3.00 1
08/18/2020 08/18/2020 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2102694
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates43.6347220, -91.4969440
Nearest TownHouston

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Crusher #1 have?

Portable Crusher #1 has 69 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.

What type of mine is Portable Crusher #1?

Portable Crusher #1 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Houston, Houston County, MN. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Crusher #1?

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

Who operates Portable Crusher #1?

Portable Crusher #1 is operated by Kruckow Rock & Ready Mix and controlled by Gary A Kruckow. MSHA Mine ID: 2102694.