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
Operator: Cain Creek Enterprises Inc
Controller: Richard C Schumitsch
Location: Merrill, Lincoln County, WI
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 68 →| 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
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
Inspections
View all 38 →| 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 |
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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.