Key Takeaway

Portable Dredge #2 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Mintare, Scotts Bluff County, NE. It has 15 violations on record (3 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Deweese Sand & Gravel.

Portable Dredge #2

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Deweese Sand & Gravel

Controller: Michael Werner

Location: Mintare, Scotts Bluff County, NE

Employees: 2

15
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/24/2025 46.3(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/23/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/04/2022 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/03/2021 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
10/02/2019 56.12013 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/02/2019 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $135
07/13/2017 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
09/20/2016 56.16001 S&S ModNegligence $114
09/20/2016 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
09/20/2016 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
09/20/2016 47.51 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/24/2014 Non-S&S $0
06/24/2014 56.15005 S&S HighNegligence $2,161
06/24/2014 56.15020 S&S HighNegligence $2,161
07/10/2013 56.12006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/29/2025 07/29/2025 1.00 1
07/23/2025 07/24/2025 7.50 1
04/24/2024 04/24/2024 12.50 1
08/29/2023 08/29/2023 1.50 1
08/04/2022 08/04/2022 6.50 1
06/02/2021 06/04/2021 17.00 1
10/16/2019 10/16/2019 2.50 1
10/02/2019 10/02/2019 17.00 1
10/24/2018 10/25/2018 18.75 1
05/30/2018 05/30/2018 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2501281
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates41.8027780, -103.5261110
Nearest TownMintare

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Dredge #2 have?

Portable Dredge #2 has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Portable Dredge #2?

Portable Dredge #2 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Mintare, Scotts Bluff County, NE. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Dredge #2?

According to MSHA records, Portable Dredge #2 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Portable Dredge #2?

Portable Dredge #2 is operated by Deweese Sand & Gravel and controlled by Michael Werner. MSHA Mine ID: 2501281.