Key Takeaway
portable plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Charleston, Penobscot County, ME. It has 16 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by HA HIGGINS and SON INC.
portable plant
Operator: HA HIGGINS and SON INC
Controller: Robert Henry Higgins
Location: Charleston, Penobscot County, ME
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 16 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2024 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/30/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/30/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/02/2022 | 46.6(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $148 |
| 11/02/2022 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/02/2022 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $144 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.14130(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $148 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $148 |
| 11/01/2022 | 41.20 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Inspections
View all 6 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | 08/19/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 08/14/2024 | 08/14/2024 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 01/03/2023 | 01/03/2023 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 11/30/2022 | 11/30/2022 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 11/15/2022 | 11/15/2022 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 11/01/2022 | 11/23/2022 | 24.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does portable plant have?
portable plant has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is portable plant?
portable plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Charleston, Penobscot County, ME. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at portable plant?
According to MSHA records, portable plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates portable plant?
portable plant is operated by HA HIGGINS and SON INC and controlled by Robert Henry Higgins. MSHA Mine ID: 1701060.