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
Operator: Farden Construction, Inc.
Controller: Steve Farden
Location: Maxbass, Bottineau County, ND
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 42 →| 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
View all 22 →| 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
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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.