Key Takeaway
Portable Wash Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elkader, Clayton County, IA. It has 36 violations on record (8 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by C J Moyna & Sons LLC..
Portable Wash Plant
Operator: C J Moyna & Sons LLC.
Controller: John P Moyna
Location: Elkader, Clayton County, IA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 36 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/03/2023 | 56.11005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/03/2023 | 56.14109(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/03/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/03/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/03/2023 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/21/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/26/2019 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/25/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/11/2018 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/11/2018 | 46.11(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/11/2018 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/11/2018 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 09/12/2017 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 09/12/2017 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/02/2016 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $413 |
| 05/06/2014 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/02/2013 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 04/02/2013 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/02/2013 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 85d restricted |
Inspections
View all 28 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 07/03/2025 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 04/08/2024 | 04/09/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 09/18/2023 | 09/19/2023 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 08/10/2023 | 08/10/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/03/2023 | 08/03/2023 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 09/21/2022 | 09/22/2022 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 06/30/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 06/24/2021 | 06/24/2021 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 11/25/2019 | 11/26/2019 | 13.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Wash Plant have?
Portable Wash Plant has 36 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Portable Wash Plant?
Portable Wash Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elkader, Clayton County, IA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Wash Plant?
According to MSHA records, Portable Wash Plant has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Wash Plant?
Portable Wash Plant is operated by C J Moyna & Sons LLC. and controlled by John P Moyna. MSHA Mine ID: 1302353.