Key Takeaway
Portable Unit #4 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Canon City, Custer County, CO. It has 26 violations on record (2 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Colorado Quarries Inc.
Portable Unit #4
Operator: Colorado Quarries Inc
Controller: Bill Tezak
Location: Canon City, Custer County, CO
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 26 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/18/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 03/18/2025 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/12/2024 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/13/2023 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/13/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/13/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/13/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/13/2023 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/05/2022 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $349 |
| 04/05/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 04/05/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/05/2022 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $234 |
| 04/05/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/05/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 04/05/2022 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $518 |
| 11/17/2021 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/08/2021 | 56.14112(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/23/2020 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/23/2020 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Inspections
View all 10 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | 10/24/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 03/17/2025 | 03/19/2025 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/12/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/16/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 03/13/2023 | 03/14/2023 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 04/05/2022 | 04/07/2022 | 31.50 | 1 |
| 11/17/2021 | 11/17/2021 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 04/08/2021 | 04/12/2021 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 11/23/2020 | 11/24/2020 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 12/03/2019 | 12/10/2019 | 26.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Unit #4 have?
Portable Unit #4 has 26 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Portable Unit #4?
Portable Unit #4 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Canon City, Custer County, CO. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Unit #4?
According to MSHA records, Portable Unit #4 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Unit #4?
Portable Unit #4 is operated by Colorado Quarries Inc and controlled by Bill Tezak. MSHA Mine ID: 0504384.