Key Takeaway

PORTABLE CRUSHING DEPT 437 is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Vinton, Benton County, IA. It has 114 violations on record (20 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Wendling Quarries, Inc..

PORTABLE CRUSHING DEPT 437

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Wendling Quarries, Inc.

Controller: Manaco Corporation

Location: Vinton, Benton County, IA

Employees: 5

114
Violations
20
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$15K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/10/2026 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/09/2026 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
03/25/2025 46.9(c)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/24/2025 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/24/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/24/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/16/2024 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/16/2024 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/07/2023 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/07/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
12/06/2021 56.9315 S&S ModNegligence $442
12/06/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/06/2021 56.11012 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
07/27/2021 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/27/2021 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
03/11/2020 46.11(b) S&S ModNegligence $123
03/10/2020 56.9301 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/10/2020 56.9301 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/10/2020 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/10/2020 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/16/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/27/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
06/06/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 7d restricted
08/03/2010 EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 49d lost, 38d restricted
03/20/2006 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 41d lost, 23d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/16/2026 02/16/2026 2.75 1
02/09/2026 02/10/2026 17.25 1
03/24/2025 03/26/2025 17.25 1
09/16/2024 09/18/2024 13.00 1
12/07/2023 12/07/2023 7.75 1
03/27/2023 03/28/2023 18.50 1
12/20/2021 12/20/2021 2.50 1
12/16/2021 12/16/2021 2.75 1
12/06/2021 12/07/2021 16.50 1
07/26/2021 07/27/2021 14.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1302070
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates41.8547220, -90.5822220
Nearest TownVinton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does PORTABLE CRUSHING DEPT 437 have?

PORTABLE CRUSHING DEPT 437 has 114 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.

What type of mine is PORTABLE CRUSHING DEPT 437?

PORTABLE CRUSHING DEPT 437 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Vinton, Benton County, IA. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at PORTABLE CRUSHING DEPT 437?

According to MSHA records, PORTABLE CRUSHING DEPT 437 has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates PORTABLE CRUSHING DEPT 437?

PORTABLE CRUSHING DEPT 437 is operated by Wendling Quarries, Inc. and controlled by Manaco Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1302070.