Key Takeaway

Portable Plant 1 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Litchfield, Lassen County, CA. It has 94 violations on record (33 S&S) and $28K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hat Creek Construction Inc.

Portable Plant 1

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Hat Creek Construction Inc

Controller: Perry Thompson

Location: Litchfield, Lassen County, CA

Employees: 5

94
Violations
33
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$28K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/05/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/25/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/25/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/25/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/25/2021 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/25/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
08/25/2021 56.11027 Non-S&S HighNegligence $202
08/23/2018 56.11027 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/23/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/23/2018 56.14108 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/23/2018 56.11027 S&S ModNegligence $128
08/23/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/11/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/11/2017 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/11/2017 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/11/2017 56.11005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
12/21/2015 48.25 S&S HighNegligence $971
12/17/2015 48.25 S&S HighNegligence $971
12/17/2015 48.29 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
12/15/2015 56.20003(a) S&S HighNegligence $873

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/25/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 2.00 1
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 5.00 1
03/04/2025 03/07/2025 7.50 1
09/24/2024 09/24/2024 10.00 1
08/08/2023 08/11/2023 1.00 1
08/08/2023 08/11/2023 6.00 1
08/05/2022 08/05/2022 7.50 1
03/31/2022 04/01/2022 4.25 1
08/25/2021 08/25/2021 9.00 1
03/07/2021 03/08/2021 2.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0405421
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates40.3713890, -120.5855560
Nearest TownLitchfield

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Plant 1 have?

Portable Plant 1 has 94 MSHA violations on record, of which 33 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $28K.

What type of mine is Portable Plant 1?

Portable Plant 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Litchfield, Lassen County, CA. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Plant 1?

According to MSHA records, Portable Plant 1 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Portable Plant 1?

Portable Plant 1 is operated by Hat Creek Construction Inc and controlled by Perry Thompson. MSHA Mine ID: 0405421.