Key Takeaway
Sandy Prairie Portable Crusher Plant A is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fortuna, Humboldt County, CA. It has 98 violations on record (27 S&S) and $22K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mercer Fraser Co.
Sandy Prairie Portable Crusher Plant A
Operator: Mercer Fraser Co
Controller: Ted E Contri; Ted E Contri
Location: Fortuna, Humboldt County, CA
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 98 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/03/2025 | 56.14130(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/14/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/14/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/28/2021 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/28/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/28/2021 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/28/2021 | 56.9314 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/28/2021 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/10/2020 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/10/2020 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/10/2020 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/15/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/15/2018 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/15/2018 | 56.14103(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/15/2017 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/15/2017 | 56.11002 | S&S | HighNegligence | $429 |
| 11/15/2017 | 56.12025 | S&S | ModNegligence | $286 |
| 11/15/2017 | 56.12001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/15/2017 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2005 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/20/2001 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
Inspections
View all 41 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 03/24/2025 | 03/25/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 08/13/2024 | 08/14/2024 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 09/20/2023 | 09/21/2023 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 08/02/2022 | 08/02/2022 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/28/2021 | 04/30/2021 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 03/10/2020 | 03/12/2020 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 11/27/2018 | 11/27/2018 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 11/15/2018 | 11/15/2018 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 12/13/2017 | 12/13/2017 | 4.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sandy Prairie Portable Crusher Plant A have?
Sandy Prairie Portable Crusher Plant A has 98 MSHA violations on record, of which 27 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $22K.
What type of mine is Sandy Prairie Portable Crusher Plant A?
Sandy Prairie Portable Crusher Plant A is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fortuna, Humboldt County, CA. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sandy Prairie Portable Crusher Plant A?
According to MSHA records, Sandy Prairie Portable Crusher Plant A has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sandy Prairie Portable Crusher Plant A?
Sandy Prairie Portable Crusher Plant A is operated by Mercer Fraser Co and controlled by Ted E Contri; Ted E Contri. MSHA Mine ID: 0402764.