Key Takeaway
Portable Sand 2 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Colesburg, Clayton County, IA. It has 84 violations on record (9 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by BARD Materials.
Portable Sand 2
Operator: BARD Materials
Controller: Tony Thier
Location: Colesburg, Clayton County, IA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 84 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/03/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/03/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/03/2025 | 56.15014 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2023 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/16/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/16/2023 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/05/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 06/05/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/05/2022 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 06/23/2022 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/23/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/23/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/23/2022 | 56.4201(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/25/2021 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/23/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/09/2019 | 56.15020 | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/09/2019 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/09/2019 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/09/2019 | 46.9(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 299d lost |
| 08/08/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 34d restricted |
| 06/15/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 34d lost, 5d restricted |
| 09/15/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 36 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2025 | 04/04/2025 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 10/16/2023 | 10/17/2023 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 06/05/2023 | 06/06/2023 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 07/05/2022 | 07/05/2022 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 06/23/2022 | 06/23/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/25/2021 | 08/31/2021 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 06/23/2020 | 06/23/2020 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 05/16/2019 | 05/16/2019 | 0.25 | 1 |
| 05/09/2019 | 05/09/2019 | 12.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Sand 2 have?
Portable Sand 2 has 84 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.
What type of mine is Portable Sand 2?
Portable Sand 2 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Colesburg, Clayton County, IA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Sand 2?
According to MSHA records, Portable Sand 2 has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Sand 2?
Portable Sand 2 is operated by BARD Materials and controlled by Tony Thier. MSHA Mine ID: 1302132.