Key Takeaway

Portable Crusher is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kalispell, Flathead County, MT. It has 139 violations on record (43 S&S) and $30K in proposed penalties. Operated by LHC Incorporated.

Portable Crusher

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: LHC Incorporated

Controller: Roger L Claridge

Location: Kalispell, Flathead County, MT

Employees: 4

139
Violations
43
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$30K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/12/2025 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/12/2025 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/14/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/14/2024 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/14/2024 50.30-1(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/21/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S $0
09/20/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/20/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/20/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/27/2023 56.9300 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/27/2023 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/27/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/24/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/24/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/26/2019 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/26/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
09/06/2019 46.7(a) S&S ModNegligence $158
09/05/2019 56.14112(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $142
09/05/2019 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
09/05/2019 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $121

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/10/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted
06/10/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
05/29/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/09/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
05/23/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 72d lost, 125d restricted
07/06/2017 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
11/23/2013 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/23/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 265d lost
10/24/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
10/11/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/11/2025 08/13/2025 23.50 1
08/13/2024 08/14/2024 14.75 1
11/20/2023 11/22/2023 10.25 1
10/19/2023 10/20/2023 11.00 1
09/26/2023 09/29/2023 17.50 1
09/19/2023 09/21/2023 24.50 1
06/26/2023 06/27/2023 13.25 1
03/23/2022 03/24/2022 11.00 1
09/03/2021 09/05/2021 6.00 1
11/16/2020 12/03/2020 47.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2401963
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates48.2522220, -114.3550000
Nearest TownKalispell

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Crusher have?

Portable Crusher has 139 MSHA violations on record, of which 43 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $30K.

What type of mine is Portable Crusher?

Portable Crusher is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kalispell, Flathead County, MT. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Crusher?

According to MSHA records, Portable Crusher has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Portable Crusher?

Portable Crusher is operated by LHC Incorporated and controlled by Roger L Claridge. MSHA Mine ID: 2401963.