Key Takeaway

PORTABLE KAOLIN is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fairfax, Blue Earth County, MN. It has 4 violations on record (1 S&S) and $215 in proposed penalties. Operated by Minnesota Valley Minerals Inc.

PORTABLE KAOLIN

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Minnesota Valley Minerals Inc

Controller: Scott Gooler

Location: Fairfax, Blue Earth County, MN

4
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$215
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/24/2008 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/07/2006 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
09/24/2002 46.6(a) S&S HighNegligence $0
04/25/2000 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/24/2008 07/24/2008 2.75 1
11/07/2006 11/07/2006 4.25 1
06/06/2006 06/06/2006 3.25 1
09/23/2003 09/23/2003 7.00 1
09/17/2003 09/17/2003 5.00 1
08/07/2003 08/07/2003 7.00 1
09/24/2002 09/25/2002 20.00 1
04/27/2000 04/27/2000 5.00 1
04/25/2000 04/27/2000 22.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2103179
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionKaolin and Ball Clay
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Nearest TownFairfax

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does PORTABLE KAOLIN have?

PORTABLE KAOLIN has 4 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $215.

What type of mine is PORTABLE KAOLIN?

PORTABLE KAOLIN is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fairfax, Blue Earth County, MN. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at PORTABLE KAOLIN?

According to MSHA records, PORTABLE KAOLIN has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates PORTABLE KAOLIN?

PORTABLE KAOLIN is operated by Minnesota Valley Minerals Inc and controlled by Scott Gooler. MSHA Mine ID: 2103179.