Key Takeaway

Portable Crusher is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Houston, Houston County, MN. It has 36 violations on record (6 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Botcher Const Inc.

Portable Crusher

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Botcher Const Inc

Controller: Lowell Botcher; James Botcher

Location: Houston, Houston County, MN

Employees: 2

36
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/07/2026 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
05/22/2025 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
08/22/2024 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
07/07/2021 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/07/2018 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $128
11/07/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
07/24/2018 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $118
07/24/2018 56.14112(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $128
07/24/2018 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/24/2018 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/24/2018 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/24/2018 46.3(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
09/16/2015 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/16/2015 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2014 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2014 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2014 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2014 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/17/2013 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/16/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/07/2026 01/07/2026 4.50 1
05/22/2025 05/22/2025 5.50 1
08/22/2024 08/22/2024 9.75 1
08/09/2023 08/09/2023 1.75 1
06/28/2022 06/28/2022 1.25 1
07/07/2021 07/07/2021 3.50 1
08/17/2020 08/17/2020 0.25 1
05/31/2019 05/31/2019 10.25 1
11/07/2018 11/08/2018 5.25 1
08/08/2018 08/08/2018 1.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2103333
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.7633000, -91.5684760
Nearest TownHouston

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Crusher have?

Portable Crusher has 36 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 Crusher?

Portable Crusher is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Houston, Houston County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Crusher?

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

Who operates Portable Crusher?

Portable Crusher is operated by Botcher Const Inc and controlled by Lowell Botcher; James Botcher. MSHA Mine ID: 2103333.