Key Takeaway
Portable Crusher is a temporarily idled surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fairview, Carter County, MT. It has 52 violations on record (12 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Fike Crushing Inc.
Portable Crusher
Operator: Fike Crushing Inc
Controller: Larry Fike
Location: Fairview, Carter County, MT
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 52 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/13/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/08/2023 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/08/2023 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/08/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/03/2022 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/03/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/14/2020 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/16/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 09/05/2018 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/07/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/26/2017 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/31/2016 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $300 |
| 08/11/2015 | 46.9(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/11/2015 | 56.11006 | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 08/11/2015 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 08/11/2015 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/16/2015 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/13/2013 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/13/2013 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2002 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 25d lost, 10d restricted |
Inspections
View all 41 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2025 | 06/11/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/14/2024 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 08/10/2023 | 08/10/2023 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 08/07/2023 | 08/08/2023 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 08/10/2022 | 08/11/2022 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 08/03/2022 | 08/04/2022 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2021 | 07/29/2021 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 09/16/2020 | 09/22/2020 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 07/13/2020 | 07/14/2020 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 04/15/2020 | 04/16/2020 | 1.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Crusher have?
Portable Crusher has 52 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Portable Crusher?
Portable Crusher is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fairview, Carter County, MT. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Crusher?
According to MSHA records, Portable Crusher has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Crusher?
Portable Crusher is operated by Fike Crushing Inc and controlled by Larry Fike. MSHA Mine ID: 2401763.