Key Takeaway
Portable Plant CO is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Burlington, CO, Sherman County, KS. It has 95 violations on record (29 S&S) and $44K in proposed penalties. Operated by Klotz Sand Company Incorporated.
Portable Plant CO
Operator: Klotz Sand Company Incorporated
Controller: Victor S Klotz; Christie Klotz
Location: Burlington, CO, Sherman County, KS
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 95 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.3130 | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/30/2020 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $123 |
| 07/30/2019 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | HighNegligence | $440 |
| 07/30/2019 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,421 |
| 07/30/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/30/2019 | 56.14205 | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 07/30/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/30/2019 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,421 |
| 02/13/2018 | 46.9(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $128 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.20008(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/01/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 12/01/2016 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 12/01/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/12/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 201d lost |
Inspections
View all 41 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | 08/22/2025 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 09/08/2020 | 09/08/2020 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 06/29/2020 | 06/30/2020 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 09/05/2019 | 09/05/2019 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 07/30/2019 | 07/31/2019 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 02/21/2018 | 02/21/2018 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 02/07/2018 | 02/13/2018 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 12/01/2016 | 12/02/2016 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 06/14/2016 | 06/14/2016 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 06/14/2016 | 06/14/2016 | 8.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Plant CO have?
Portable Plant CO has 95 MSHA violations on record, of which 29 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $44K.
What type of mine is Portable Plant CO?
Portable Plant CO is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Burlington, CO, Sherman County, KS. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Plant CO?
According to MSHA records, Portable Plant CO has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Plant CO?
Portable Plant CO is operated by Klotz Sand Company Incorporated and controlled by Victor S Klotz; Christie Klotz. MSHA Mine ID: 1401338.