Benton Enterprises Gravel Pit
Intermittent
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: Benton Enterprises
Controller: Shirley D Benton
Location: THORNTON, Grafton County, NH
Employees: 2
66
Violations
10
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$11K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 66 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/05/2024 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/07/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/12/2022 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $144 |
| 07/12/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/12/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/12/2022 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/12/2022 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/12/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/30/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/31/2020 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/31/2020 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $123 |
| 06/30/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 06/11/2019 | 56.15020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/11/2019 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/11/2019 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/22/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 08/22/2018 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/01/2017 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/01/2017 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Inspections
View all 23 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2025 | 08/25/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 08/05/2024 | 08/05/2024 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 06/06/2023 | 06/07/2023 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 07/11/2022 | 07/19/2022 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 04/28/2021 | 04/28/2021 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 08/31/2020 | 08/31/2020 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 09/17/2019 | 09/17/2019 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2019 | 06/17/2019 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 08/22/2018 | 08/23/2018 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 07/31/2017 | 08/08/2017 | 29.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2700406
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates43.9163890, -71.6786110
Nearest TownTHORNTON
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Benton Enterprises Gravel Pit have?
Benton Enterprises Gravel Pit has 66 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.
What type of mine is Benton Enterprises Gravel Pit?
Benton Enterprises Gravel Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in THORNTON, Grafton County, NH. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Benton Enterprises Gravel Pit?
According to MSHA records, Benton Enterprises Gravel Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Benton Enterprises Gravel Pit?
Benton Enterprises Gravel Pit is operated by Benton Enterprises and controlled by Shirley D Benton. MSHA Mine ID: 2700406.