Key Takeaway

Porter Plant & Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Porter, Montgomery County, TX. It has 117 violations on record (30 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Viking Aggregates.

Porter Plant & Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Viking Aggregates

Controller: Rasmussen Group Inc

Location: Porter, Montgomery County, TX

Employees: 23

117
Violations
30
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$34K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/18/2025 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/18/2025 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/17/2025 56.14200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/08/2025 56.20003(c) S&S ModNegligence $697
07/07/2025 56.15001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/02/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/26/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/26/2024 56.12032 S&S LowNegligence $280
11/26/2024 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
09/24/2024 56.14205 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/19/2024 56.12019 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/05/2024 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $280
03/05/2024 56.12019 Non-S&S ModNegligence $280
03/05/2024 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $280
03/05/2024 56.12019 Non-S&S ModNegligence $280
03/05/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $280
09/06/2023 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $271
09/06/2023 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $271
09/06/2023 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $271
09/06/2023 56.9101 S&S ModNegligence $2,014

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/03/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 159d lost
02/17/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost
05/16/2023 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 33d lost
10/30/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
12/04/2000 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/17/2025 11/19/2025 30.00 1
07/07/2025 07/08/2025 19.75 1
11/26/2024 12/03/2024 24.50 1
09/19/2024 09/24/2024 40.50 1
03/04/2024 03/06/2024 34.00 1
09/05/2023 09/06/2023 19.00 1
12/05/2022 12/06/2022 7.00 1
11/09/2022 11/10/2022 12.75 1
11/08/2022 11/11/2022 7.00 1
10/25/2022 10/31/2022 29.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4103197
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees23
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates30.1219440, -95.2894440
Nearest TownPorter

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Porter Plant & Pit have?

Porter Plant & Pit has 117 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.

What type of mine is Porter Plant & Pit?

Porter Plant & Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Porter, Montgomery County, TX. It currently has 23 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Porter Plant & Pit?

According to MSHA records, Porter Plant & Pit has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Porter Plant & Pit?

Porter Plant & Pit is operated by Viking Aggregates and controlled by Rasmussen Group Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4103197.