Key Takeaway

Portable Plant #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Markesan, WI, Green Lake County, WI. It has 43 violations on record (8 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sam Gaastra & Sons Inc.

Portable Plant #1

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Sam Gaastra & Sons Inc

Controller: Jeffery A Gaastra

Location: Markesan, WI, Green Lake County, WI

Employees: 2

43
Violations
8
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/11/2024 56.11027 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/11/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/11/2024 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/11/2024 56.12001 S&S ModNegligence $357
06/11/2024 56.14101(a) S&S ModNegligence $147
06/11/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/23/2023 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/23/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/02/2021 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/17/2020 56.14108 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/17/2020 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
07/16/2019 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $121
07/16/2019 56.11027 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/08/2016 56.12023 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/07/2016 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2015 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2015 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2015 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/12/2014 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/09/2013 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/09/2025 09/09/2025 1.50 1
07/16/2024 07/17/2024 8.75 1
06/25/2024 06/25/2024 2.50 1
06/11/2024 06/11/2024 12.50 1
08/23/2023 08/23/2023 4.50 1
06/28/2022 06/28/2022 2.50 1
06/02/2021 06/02/2021 11.50 1
12/02/2020 12/02/2020 3.25 1
06/17/2020 06/22/2020 21.00 1
07/16/2019 07/17/2019 13.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4702697
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.7136110, -88.9905560
Nearest TownMarkesan, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Plant #1 have?

Portable Plant #1 has 43 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 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 Stone, located in Markesan, WI, Green Lake County, WI. 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 Sam Gaastra & Sons Inc and controlled by Jeffery A Gaastra. MSHA Mine ID: 4702697.