Key Takeaway

Portable Sand Plant #3 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Breda, Carroll County, IA. It has 21 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tiefenthaler Ag-Lime, Inc..

Portable Sand Plant #3

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Tiefenthaler Ag-Lime, Inc.

Controller: Dale Tiefenthaler

Location: Breda, Carroll County, IA

Employees: 2

21
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/14/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/25/2019 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/28/2017 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/28/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/28/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/28/2017 56.14130(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/28/2017 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/28/2017 46.3(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
04/05/2017 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
07/19/2016 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/19/2016 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
09/09/2015 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/02/2013 56.20011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/16/2011 46.9(b)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/15/2011 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/15/2011 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/15/2011 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $243
06/15/2011 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/15/2011 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/16/2010 56.9301 S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/14/2025 10/14/2025 7.75 1
09/29/2025 09/29/2025 5.50 1
07/28/2025 07/28/2025 2.25 1
05/02/2024 05/02/2024 8.75 1
08/03/2023 08/03/2023 2.00 1
05/17/2023 05/18/2023 1.25 1
08/02/2022 08/02/2022 5.00 1
08/03/2021 08/03/2021 5.00 1
05/19/2020 05/20/2020 17.00 1
04/24/2019 04/25/2019 6.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1302354
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week2.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.1819440, -94.9558330
Nearest TownBreda

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Sand Plant #3 have?

Portable Sand Plant #3 has 21 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Portable Sand Plant #3?

Portable Sand Plant #3 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Breda, Carroll County, IA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Sand Plant #3?

According to MSHA records, Portable Sand Plant #3 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Portable Sand Plant #3?

Portable Sand Plant #3 is operated by Tiefenthaler Ag-Lime, Inc. and controlled by Dale Tiefenthaler. MSHA Mine ID: 1302354.