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
Operator: Botcher Const Inc
Controller: Lowell Botcher; James Botcher
Location: Houston, Houston County, MN
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 36 →| 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
View all 35 →| 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 |
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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.