Key Takeaway

Portable Sand Plant #4 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lanesboro, Carroll County, IA. It has 11 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tiefenthaler Ag-Lime, Inc.

Portable Sand Plant #4

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Tiefenthaler Ag-Lime, Inc

Controller: Dale Tiefenthaler

Location: Lanesboro, Carroll County, IA

Employees: 1

11
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/01/2025 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/07/2025 46.7(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $168
04/07/2025 56.15005 Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
04/01/2025 56.23002(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
04/01/2025 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $151
05/02/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/18/2022 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/09/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
08/10/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
07/19/2016 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $276
07/19/2016 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/06/2025 10/06/2025 1.75 1
10/01/2025 10/01/2025 6.25 1
04/21/2025 04/21/2025 2.00 1
04/07/2025 04/07/2025 5.00 1
04/01/2025 04/02/2025 7.25 1
05/07/2024 05/07/2024 2.00 1
05/02/2024 05/02/2024 5.75 1
08/03/2023 08/03/2023 0.75 1
07/18/2022 07/20/2022 2.50 1
07/09/2021 07/09/2021 4.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1302448
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.1627780, -94.7008330
Nearest TownLanesboro

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Sand Plant #4 have?

Portable Sand Plant #4 has 11 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 #4?

Portable Sand Plant #4 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lanesboro, Carroll County, IA. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Sand Plant #4?

According to MSHA records, Portable Sand Plant #4 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Portable Sand Plant #4?

Portable Sand Plant #4 is operated by Tiefenthaler Ag-Lime, Inc and controlled by Dale Tiefenthaler. MSHA Mine ID: 1302448.