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
Operator: Stratford Gravel, Inc
Controller: James Frank; Monica Becker; Patrick Nepereny
Location: Algona, IA, Kossuth County, IA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 62 →| 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
View all 22 →| 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
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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.