Key Takeaway

Chesapeake Minerals is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD. It has 5 violations on record (1 S&S) and $604 in proposed penalties. Operated by York Building Products.

Chesapeake Minerals

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: York Building Products

Controller: David J Stewart

Location: Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD

Employees: 10

5
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$604
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/05/2026 56.5001(a)/56.5005 Non-S&S $0
11/13/2025 56.5001(a)/56.5005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/04/2025 56.5001(a)/.5005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/21/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/21/2025 56.15004 S&S LowNegligence $151

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/12/2026 02/05/2026 22.50 2
11/12/2025 11/13/2025 30.75 1
06/11/2025 08/25/2025 4.25 1
05/21/2025 06/04/2025 21.25 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1800823
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionQuartz, Ground
Employees10
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates39.6125000, -76.0244440
Nearest TownPort Deposit

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Chesapeake Minerals have?

Chesapeake Minerals has 5 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $604.

What type of mine is Chesapeake Minerals?

Chesapeake Minerals is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Chesapeake Minerals?

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

Who operates Chesapeake Minerals?

Chesapeake Minerals is operated by York Building Products and controlled by David J Stewart. MSHA Mine ID: 1800823.