Key Takeaway
Portable Plant #2 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Ottawa, Franklin County, KS. It has 54 violations on record (11 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Whitaker Aggregates Inc.
Portable Plant #2
Operator: Whitaker Aggregates Inc
Controller: Curtis D Whitaker
Location: Ottawa, Franklin County, KS
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 54 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 11/01/2023 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/08/2020 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $146 |
| 12/08/2020 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 12/08/2020 | 56.6101(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $146 |
| 07/28/2020 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 07/28/2020 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,076 |
| 07/28/2020 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 03/31/2020 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/31/2020 | 56.16003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/31/2020 | 56.11017 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/31/2020 | 56.6132(a)(7) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/31/2020 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/31/2020 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/31/2020 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Inspections
View all 36 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 09/11/2025 | 09/12/2025 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 08/04/2025 | 08/04/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 11/01/2023 | 11/01/2023 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 08/16/2023 | 08/16/2023 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 09/08/2022 | 09/08/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 05/18/2021 | 05/19/2021 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 12/07/2020 | 12/08/2020 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2020 | 07/28/2020 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/07/2020 | 04/07/2020 | 4.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Plant #2 have?
Portable Plant #2 has 54 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Portable Plant #2?
Portable Plant #2 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Ottawa, Franklin County, KS. 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 Whitaker Aggregates Inc and controlled by Curtis D Whitaker. MSHA Mine ID: 1401718.