Portable Wash Pit #1
Intermittent
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: Farden Construction Inc
Controller: Steve Farden
Location: Maxbass, Ward County, ND
Employees: 1
67
Violations
20
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$17K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 67 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 56.11027 | S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 05/28/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/12/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/12/2022 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/12/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 07/12/2022 | 46.6(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $148 |
| 05/26/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 05/25/2021 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $136 |
| 08/18/2020 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/18/2018 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/18/2018 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/18/2018 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/18/2018 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/18/2018 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/18/2018 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/18/2018 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Inspections
View all 36 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2025 | 05/29/2025 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 06/12/2024 | 06/12/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/22/2023 | 08/23/2023 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/11/2022 | 07/13/2022 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 05/24/2021 | 05/27/2021 | 34.00 | 1 |
| 11/17/2020 | 11/17/2020 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 08/17/2020 | 08/19/2020 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 07/18/2018 | 07/19/2018 | 21.75 | 1 |
| 03/21/2018 | 03/21/2018 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 08/08/2017 | 08/09/2017 | 1.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3200738
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates48.4047220, -101.0588890
Nearest TownMaxbass
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Wash Pit #1 have?
Portable Wash Pit #1 has 67 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.
What type of mine is Portable Wash Pit #1?
Portable Wash Pit #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Maxbass, Ward County, ND. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Wash Pit #1?
According to MSHA records, Portable Wash Pit #1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Wash Pit #1?
Portable Wash Pit #1 is operated by Farden Construction Inc and controlled by Steve Farden. MSHA Mine ID: 3200738.