Key Takeaway

Portable Plant #1 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Verdigre, Knox County, NE. It has 50 violations on record (12 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vakoc Excavating LLC.

Portable Plant #1

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Vakoc Excavating LLC

Controller: Jeffrey D Vakoc; Daniel A Vakoc

Location: Verdigre, Knox County, NE

Employees: 1

50
Violations
12
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/10/2026 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
04/02/2024 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/01/2022 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/21/2020 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/05/2019 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/05/2019 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/05/2019 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $132
11/05/2019 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/05/2019 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/05/2019 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/05/2019 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/05/2019 56.20013 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/22/2018 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/22/2018 56.4130(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/18/2017 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/10/2017 56.9300(a) S&S LowNegligence $116
09/07/2016 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/30/2013 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
04/23/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/19/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/10/2026 02/10/2026 6.75 1
07/01/2025 07/02/2025 13.75 1
12/17/2024 12/20/2024 8.00 1
04/02/2024 04/04/2024 7.00 1
10/31/2022 11/01/2022 13.50 1
05/24/2022 05/25/2022 17.50 1
10/21/2020 10/22/2020 8.25 1
11/04/2019 11/11/2019 18.50 1
10/22/2018 10/23/2018 16.50 1
10/18/2017 10/18/2017 13.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2501081
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.5697220, -98.0122220
Nearest TownVerdigre

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Plant #1 have?

Portable Plant #1 has 50 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Portable Plant #1?

Portable Plant #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Verdigre, Knox County, NE. It currently has 1 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 Vakoc Excavating LLC and controlled by Jeffrey D Vakoc; Daniel A Vakoc. MSHA Mine ID: 2501081.