Key Takeaway
Portable Unit #3 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Westcliffe, Custer County, CO. It has 47 violations on record (8 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Colorado Quarries Inc.
Portable Unit #3
Operator: Colorado Quarries Inc
Controller: Bill Tezak
Location: Westcliffe, Custer County, CO
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 47 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/22/2025 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/22/2025 | 56.6101(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/29/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/29/2024 | 56.14110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/05/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/09/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 08/09/2023 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 06/08/2021 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/08/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/08/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 12/15/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/23/2019 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/03/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/03/2019 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 01/31/2018 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/31/2018 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/31/2018 | 46.11(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/31/2018 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/31/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Inspections
View all 25 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | 10/23/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 10/29/2024 | 10/30/2024 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 10/05/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 08/09/2023 | 08/09/2023 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 07/12/2022 | 07/12/2022 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 06/07/2021 | 06/08/2021 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 12/15/2020 | 12/16/2020 | 24.50 | 1 |
| 10/22/2019 | 10/25/2019 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 04/03/2019 | 04/03/2019 | 12.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Unit #3 have?
Portable Unit #3 has 47 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Portable Unit #3?
Portable Unit #3 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Westcliffe, Custer County, CO. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Unit #3?
According to MSHA records, Portable Unit #3 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Unit #3?
Portable Unit #3 is operated by Colorado Quarries Inc and controlled by Bill Tezak. MSHA Mine ID: 0504948.