Key Takeaway
Affordable Mine is a temporarily idled surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sabattus, Androscoggin County, ME. It has 16 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Affordable Well Drilling Inc..
Affordable Mine
Operator: Affordable Well Drilling Inc.
Controller: James R Bisson
Location: Sabattus, Androscoggin County, ME
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 16 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/10/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/13/2024 | 46.5(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $164 |
| 02/13/2024 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2024 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2024 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $161 |
| 02/12/2024 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2024 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2024 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2024 | 56.20008(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2024 | 56.9100 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2024 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2024 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Inspections
View all 5 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 | 08/28/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 03/10/2025 | 03/10/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 02/28/2024 | 02/28/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 02/12/2024 | 02/14/2024 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 02/12/2024 | 02/14/2024 | 19.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Affordable Mine have?
Affordable Mine has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Affordable Mine?
Affordable Mine is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sabattus, Androscoggin County, ME. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Affordable Mine?
According to MSHA records, Affordable Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Affordable Mine?
Affordable Mine is operated by Affordable Well Drilling Inc. and controlled by James R Bisson. MSHA Mine ID: 1701112.