# Colorado Quarries Inc, Portable Unit #1 (Fremont County, CO): MSHA citation under 56.9300(b) (2026-07-08)

**Safety Need Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Colorado Quarries Inc |
| Mine | Portable Unit #1 (ID 0504199) |
| Location | Fremont County, CO |
| Commodity | Crushed, Broken Stone NEC |
| Mine type | Surface |
| Employees | 2 |
| Issued | 2026-07-08 |
| Action | Citation |
| Standard | 56.9300(b) |
| Significant & substantial | Yes |
| Negligence | High |
| Proposed penalty | $398 |
| Contested | No |

## Why this score
- Significant and substantial (S&S).
- High or reckless negligence.

Source: US DOL Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Open Government Data, company violators only (https://www.msha.gov/data-and-reports/mine-data-retrieval-system?mineId=0504199). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T01:31:23.849Z.
Data comes from MSHA Open Government Data files, which MSHA updates weekly; citations can appear days to weeks after issue, and proposed penalties are often blank until assessed months later. Citations can be modified, vacated or contested; confirm on the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Company violators only; individual agents are excluded. Not a consumer report and may not be used for FCRA purposes. Informational only; not legal or safety advice.