Key Takeaway

Portable Unit #4 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Maxbass, Bottineau County, ND. It has 42 violations on record (13 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Farden Construction, Inc..

Portable Unit #4

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Farden Construction, Inc.

Controller: Steve Farden

Location: Maxbass, Bottineau County, ND

Employees: 3

42
Violations
13
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/10/2025 56.11001 S&S HighNegligence $366
06/10/2025 56.12032 S&S HighNegligence $1,219
06/10/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/10/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/29/2024 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $357
08/29/2024 56.12028 S&S ModNegligence $357
08/29/2024 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/29/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/29/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/29/2024 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $147
08/23/2023 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/23/2023 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/04/2022 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/04/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/07/2020 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
10/07/2020 56.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/28/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/28/2019 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $132
04/03/2018 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/03/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/09/2025 06/10/2025 22.50 1
08/29/2024 08/30/2024 19.25 1
08/22/2023 08/23/2023 10.00 1
05/04/2022 05/04/2022 16.50 1
11/17/2020 11/17/2020 0.50 1
10/07/2020 10/07/2020 19.50 1
07/07/2020 07/09/2020 13.25 1
08/28/2019 08/28/2019 9.00 1
04/02/2018 04/04/2018 30.50 1
11/16/2016 11/16/2016 15.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3200889
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift11.0
Coordinates48.9519440, -101.9322220
Nearest TownMaxbass

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Unit #4 have?

Portable Unit #4 has 42 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Portable Unit #4?

Portable Unit #4 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Maxbass, Bottineau County, ND. It currently has 3 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 Farden Construction, Inc. and controlled by Steve Farden. MSHA Mine ID: 3200889.