Key Takeaway
Portable Unit #1 is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Canon City, Fremont County, CO. It has 96 violations on record (22 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by Colorado Quarries Inc.
Portable Unit #1
Operator: Colorado Quarries Inc
Controller: Bill Tezak
Location: Canon City, Fremont County, CO
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 96 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2025 | 58.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 08/07/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/07/2025 | 56.12008 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,320 |
| 08/07/2025 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,936 |
| 08/07/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/07/2025 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 01/30/2025 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2024 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/06/2023 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/06/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/06/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/16/2022 | 56.4100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $215 |
Inspections
View all 51 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 08/07/2025 | 08/08/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/10/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 01/29/2025 | 01/31/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 08/06/2024 | 08/06/2024 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 07/24/2024 | 07/30/2024 | 19.25 | 1 |
| 01/02/2024 | 01/02/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/06/2023 | 07/06/2023 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 03/14/2023 | 03/14/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 04/06/2022 | 04/06/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Unit #1 have?
Portable Unit #1 has 96 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.
What type of mine is Portable Unit #1?
Portable Unit #1 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Canon City, Fremont County, CO. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Unit #1?
According to MSHA records, Portable Unit #1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Unit #1?
Portable Unit #1 is operated by Colorado Quarries Inc and controlled by Bill Tezak. MSHA Mine ID: 0504199.