Key Takeaway

Portable Plant No. 1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Merrill, Lincoln County, WI. It has 68 violations on record (12 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cain Creek Enterprises Inc.

Portable Plant No. 1

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Cain Creek Enterprises Inc

Controller: Richard C Schumitsch

Location: Merrill, Lincoln County, WI

Employees: 4

68
Violations
12
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/26/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/25/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/25/2025 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/01/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/01/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/01/2024 56.12023 Non-S&S HighNegligence $239
07/01/2024 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/01/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/01/2024 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/01/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/01/2024 56.4201(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
08/24/2023 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/24/2023 56.14132(a) S&S HighNegligence $346
08/24/2023 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/12/2020 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/12/2020 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/12/2020 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/16/2017 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/16/2017 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/16/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/20/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/25/2025 06/26/2025 12.00 1
07/01/2024 07/02/2024 19.50 1
08/24/2023 08/24/2023 19.50 1
08/10/2022 08/10/2022 3.75 1
06/01/2021 06/01/2021 5.50 1
03/31/2021 03/31/2021 5.00 1
05/19/2020 05/19/2020 3.50 1
05/12/2020 05/12/2020 10.50 1
07/25/2019 07/25/2019 2.00 1
07/18/2018 07/18/2018 1.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4702823
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates45.1783330, -89.6661110
Nearest TownMerrill

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Plant No. 1 have?

Portable Plant No. 1 has 68 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Portable Plant No. 1?

Portable Plant No. 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Merrill, Lincoln County, WI. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Plant No. 1?

According to MSHA records, Portable Plant No. 1 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Portable Plant No. 1?

Portable Plant No. 1 is operated by Cain Creek Enterprises Inc and controlled by Richard C Schumitsch. MSHA Mine ID: 4702823.