Key Takeaway

Alton Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Alton, Penobscot County, ME. It has 11 violations on record (3 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by ABS Construction Inc.

Alton Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: ABS Construction Inc

Controller: Aubrey G Engstrom; Gary S Engstrom

Location: Alton, Penobscot County, ME

11
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/28/2010 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/21/2008 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/21/2008 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/11/2008 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/03/2007 46.6(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/03/2007 56.18002(a) S&S LowNegligence $108
10/03/2007 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/03/2007 56.9301 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/03/2007 56.9300(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
10/02/2007 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $243
10/02/2007 56.15003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/28/2010 10/28/2010 7.00 1
09/07/2010 09/08/2010 7.00 1
09/24/2009 09/24/2009 2.50 1
11/03/2008 11/04/2008 8.50 1
10/20/2008 10/21/2008 13.00 1
06/11/2008 06/11/2008 4.75 1
10/02/2007 10/03/2007 16.25 1
09/24/2007 09/25/2007 13.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1700814
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates45.0344440, -68.7283330
Nearest TownAlton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Alton Pit have?

Alton Pit has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Alton Pit?

Alton Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Alton, Penobscot County, ME. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Alton Pit?

According to MSHA records, Alton Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Alton Pit?

Alton Pit is operated by ABS Construction Inc and controlled by Aubrey G Engstrom; Gary S Engstrom. MSHA Mine ID: 1700814.