Portable Crushing
Intermittent
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: Mesabi Bituminous, Inc.
Controller: Thomas Nemanich
Location: Gilbert, St Louis County, MN
Employees: 2
130
Violations
40
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$21K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 130 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2025 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/25/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/25/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/25/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/07/2023 | 56.12004 | S&S | LowNegligence | $155 |
| 07/06/2022 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/06/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/06/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/28/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 09/28/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 09/28/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/28/2021 | 56.13015(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/28/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/20/2019 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/20/2019 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 11/20/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/30/2018 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/30/2018 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/30/2018 | 56.20008(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
Inspections
View all 42 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | 10/23/2025 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 10/02/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 27.75 | 1 |
| 08/25/2025 | 08/26/2025 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 07/16/2025 | 07/16/2025 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 09/18/2024 | 09/19/2024 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 07/25/2024 | 07/26/2024 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 08/07/2023 | 08/07/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/11/2022 | 07/12/2022 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 07/06/2022 | 07/06/2022 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 10/18/2021 | 10/18/2021 | 1.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2103048
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates47.4850000, -92.4452780
Nearest TownGilbert
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Crushing have?
Portable Crushing has 130 MSHA violations on record, of which 40 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $21K.
What type of mine is Portable Crushing?
Portable Crushing is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Gilbert, St Louis County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Crushing?
According to MSHA records, Portable Crushing has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Crushing?
Portable Crushing is operated by Mesabi Bituminous, Inc. and controlled by Thomas Nemanich. MSHA Mine ID: 2103048.