Key Takeaway
Valley Sand & Gravel (Portable) is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Helena, Lewis And Clark County, MT. It has 87 violations on record (19 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Valley Excavating Sand & Gravel LLC.
Valley Sand & Gravel (Portable)
Operator: Valley Excavating Sand & Gravel LLC
Controller: Larry K Smith
Location: Helena, Lewis And Clark County, MT
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 87 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/22/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/22/2023 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/22/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/10/2021 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/10/2021 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 11/10/2020 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/10/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/01/2020 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/01/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/03/2018 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/03/2018 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/03/2018 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/03/2018 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/08/2017 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $126 |
| 06/08/2017 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $126 |
| 06/23/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 06/23/2016 | 56.12005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 06/22/2016 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
Inspections
View all 33 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2025 | 04/22/2025 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 06/26/2024 | 06/26/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 06/22/2023 | 06/22/2023 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 11/09/2021 | 11/10/2021 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 11/10/2020 | 11/10/2020 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 09/01/2020 | 09/01/2020 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 07/25/2019 | 07/26/2019 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/06/2018 | 09/07/2018 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 07/03/2018 | 07/05/2018 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 06/08/2017 | 06/09/2017 | 10.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Valley Sand & Gravel (Portable) have?
Valley Sand & Gravel (Portable) has 87 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.
What type of mine is Valley Sand & Gravel (Portable)?
Valley Sand & Gravel (Portable) is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Helena, Lewis And Clark County, MT. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Valley Sand & Gravel (Portable)?
According to MSHA records, Valley Sand & Gravel (Portable) has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Valley Sand & Gravel (Portable)?
Valley Sand & Gravel (Portable) is operated by Valley Excavating Sand & Gravel LLC and controlled by Larry K Smith. MSHA Mine ID: 2402271.