Key Takeaway
Portable Plant 1 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Briggsdale, Weld County, CO. It has 61 violations on record (15 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Laser Oilfield Services.
Portable Plant 1
Operator: Laser Oilfield Services
Controller: Rick Miller; Fredrick Miller
Location: Briggsdale, Weld County, CO
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 61 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 11/05/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 09/16/2025 | 56.18020 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $549 |
| 09/16/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 09/15/2025 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/15/2025 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,219 |
| 09/15/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
| 07/25/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/02/2025 | 56.15001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 01/02/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/30/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/02/2023 | 56.14130(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/02/2023 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/02/2023 | 56.14100(d) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,561 |
| 11/02/2023 | 56.14101(a)(3) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,561 |
| 11/02/2023 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $232 |
| 11/02/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $232 |
| 11/02/2023 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 11/02/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/24/2023 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Inspections
View all 34 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | 11/07/2025 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 09/29/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 07/25/2025 | 07/25/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 01/02/2025 | 01/02/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 05/30/2024 | 05/31/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 11/13/2023 | 11/16/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/02/2023 | 11/03/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 11/02/2023 | 11/03/2023 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 17.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Plant 1 have?
Portable Plant 1 has 61 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Portable Plant 1?
Portable Plant 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Briggsdale, Weld County, CO. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Plant 1?
According to MSHA records, Portable Plant 1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Plant 1?
Portable Plant 1 is operated by Laser Oilfield Services and controlled by Rick Miller; Fredrick Miller. MSHA Mine ID: 0505000.