Key Takeaway
Portable Rock Drill #317 is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in ELK RUN HEIGHTS, Black Hawk County, IA. It has 84 violations on record (10 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by BMC Aggregates LC.
Portable Rock Drill #317
Operator: BMC Aggregates LC
Controller: Manatts Enterprises; Cedar Valley Corp
Location: ELK RUN HEIGHTS, Black Hawk County, IA
Recent Violations
View all 84 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/05/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/04/2017 | 56.14213(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/06/2016 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 07/06/2016 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 07/06/2016 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 01/27/2016 | 56.14116(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/27/2016 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/27/2016 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/09/2015 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/13/2015 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/13/2015 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/13/2015 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/13/2015 | 56.12005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/12/2015 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/12/2015 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/04/2013 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 02/27/2013 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
| 02/27/2013 | 56.14213(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 08/08/2012 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/14/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/17/2016 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/05/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 01/28/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 07/07/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 31d lost, 20d restricted |
| 11/12/2007 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 15d lost, 4d restricted |
Inspections
View all 60 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | 10/20/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/08/2025 | 10/08/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/23/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 10/17/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/17/2024 | 09/18/2024 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 04/05/2023 | 04/05/2023 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 04/04/2017 | 04/04/2017 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 10/26/2016 | 10/27/2016 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 07/06/2016 | 07/06/2016 | 7.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Rock Drill #317 have?
Portable Rock Drill #317 has 84 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.
What type of mine is Portable Rock Drill #317?
Portable Rock Drill #317 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in ELK RUN HEIGHTS, Black Hawk County, IA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Rock Drill #317?
According to MSHA records, Portable Rock Drill #317 has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Rock Drill #317?
Portable Rock Drill #317 is operated by BMC Aggregates LC and controlled by Manatts Enterprises; Cedar Valley Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 1301109.