Key Takeaway

Portable Plant #2 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Algona, IA, Kossuth County, IA. It has 62 violations on record (12 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Stratford Gravel, Inc.

Portable Plant #2

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Stratford Gravel, Inc

Controller: James Frank; Monica Becker; Patrick Nepereny

Location: Algona, IA, Kossuth County, IA

Employees: 2

62
Violations
12
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$14K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/07/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/03/2025 56.9300(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/02/2025 56.11001 S&S HighNegligence $432
04/02/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/02/2023 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
10/02/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $606
10/02/2023 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $606
10/02/2023 56.14100(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $606
10/02/2023 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $271
04/10/2023 56.11013 S&S HighNegligence $3,006
06/08/2022 56.14130(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/08/2022 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/08/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/08/2022 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $133
06/08/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $133
06/08/2022 56.9300(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $133
06/08/2022 56.11002 S&S HighNegligence $378
06/08/2022 56.14109 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/08/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/08/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/07/2025 10/07/2025 6.75 1
09/30/2025 09/30/2025 6.50 1
07/10/2025 07/11/2025 0.50 1
04/02/2025 04/03/2025 12.25 1
10/02/2023 10/03/2023 10.75 1
05/17/2023 05/18/2023 0.50 1
04/10/2023 04/10/2023 7.25 1
06/08/2022 06/13/2022 27.75 2
08/02/2021 08/06/2021 13.75 1
08/26/2020 08/26/2020 18.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1302422
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.6794440, -94.3447220
Nearest TownAlgona, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Plant #2 have?

Portable Plant #2 has 62 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.

What type of mine is Portable Plant #2?

Portable Plant #2 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Algona, IA, Kossuth County, IA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Plant #2?

According to MSHA records, Portable Plant #2 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Portable Plant #2?

Portable Plant #2 is operated by Stratford Gravel, Inc and controlled by James Frank; Monica Becker; Patrick Nepereny. MSHA Mine ID: 1302422.