Portable Unit 3
Intermittent
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: Farden Construction Inc
Controller: Steve Farden
Location: Keene, Mckenzie County, ND
Employees: 2
74
Violations
18
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$23K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 74 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2025 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,219 |
| 10/24/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/24/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/24/2023 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/06/2023 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/06/2023 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/06/2023 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/06/2023 | 56.12005 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $232 |
| 06/06/2023 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 06/06/2023 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | HighNegligence | $346 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.14112(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,006 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.14112(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,006 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 11/16/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/29/2021 | 56.12032 | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,048 |
| 06/29/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $202 |
| 06/29/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $202 |
Inspections
View all 30 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2025 | 06/12/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 10/23/2023 | 10/25/2023 | 24.50 | 1 |
| 06/05/2023 | 06/07/2023 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 11/15/2021 | 11/16/2021 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 06/29/2021 | 07/01/2021 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 11/17/2020 | 11/17/2020 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 06/24/2020 | 06/26/2020 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 06/11/2020 | 06/16/2020 | 38.50 | 1 |
| 08/28/2019 | 08/28/2019 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 06/27/2018 | 06/28/2018 | 11.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3200846
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates48.6555560, -101.6980560
Nearest TownKeene
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Unit 3 have?
Portable Unit 3 has 74 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $23K.
What type of mine is Portable Unit 3?
Portable Unit 3 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Keene, Mckenzie County, ND. 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 Farden Construction Inc and controlled by Steve Farden. MSHA Mine ID: 3200846.