Key Takeaway
Portable Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Silver City, Grant County, NM. It has 102 violations on record (31 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by Fowler Brothers Inc.
Portable Plant
Operator: Fowler Brothers Inc
Controller: Jim Wade Fowler; Chad Fowler; William Jeb Fowler
Location: Silver City, Grant County, NM
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 102 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/05/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/05/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/12/2025 | 46.9(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/14/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/17/2022 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/17/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/17/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/23/2021 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/15/2020 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/09/2019 | 56.14132(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/09/2019 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/27/2018 | 56.14132(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Inspections
View all 57 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 06/05/2025 | 06/06/2025 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 03/12/2025 | 03/17/2025 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 08/19/2024 | 08/20/2024 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 01/08/2024 | 01/09/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 09/14/2023 | 09/18/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/17/2022 | 08/17/2022 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 03/22/2021 | 03/24/2021 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 04/20/2020 | 04/21/2020 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/15/2020 | 04/16/2020 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Plant have?
Portable Plant has 102 MSHA violations on record, of which 31 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.
What type of mine is Portable Plant?
Portable Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Silver City, Grant County, NM. It currently has 4 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 Fowler Brothers Inc and controlled by Jim Wade Fowler; Chad Fowler; William Jeb Fowler. MSHA Mine ID: 2901101.