Key Takeaway
Portable Sand 1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cascade, Dubuque County, IA. It has 64 violations on record (9 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by BARD Materials.
Portable Sand 1
Operator: BARD Materials
Controller: Tony Thier
Location: Cascade, Dubuque County, IA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 64 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/13/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/15/2023 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/15/2023 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.14206(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.16009 | S&S | ModNegligence | $468 |
| 06/08/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/08/2023 | 56.11005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/08/2023 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 10/19/2021 | 56.20008(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/19/2021 | 46.9(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/19/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/19/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/19/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/19/2021 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 10/19/2021 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/22/2021 | 46.9(c)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/22/2021 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Inspections
View all 40 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2025 | 08/13/2025 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 11/22/2023 | 11/22/2023 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 11/15/2023 | 11/16/2023 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 06/19/2023 | 06/19/2023 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 06/08/2023 | 06/09/2023 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 10/25/2021 | 10/25/2021 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 10/19/2021 | 10/19/2021 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 07/07/2021 | 07/08/2021 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 06/21/2021 | 06/22/2021 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 08/06/2020 | 08/07/2020 | 16.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Sand 1 have?
Portable Sand 1 has 64 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Portable Sand 1?
Portable Sand 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cascade, Dubuque County, IA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Sand 1?
According to MSHA records, Portable Sand 1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Sand 1?
Portable Sand 1 is operated by BARD Materials and controlled by Tony Thier. MSHA Mine ID: 1302057.