Key Takeaway

Chip Mill Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lincoln, Penobscot County, ME. It has 39 violations on record (12 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by W. T. Gardner & Sons, Inc..

Chip Mill Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: W. T. Gardner & Sons, Inc.

Controller: Tyler Gardner; Shey Gardner; Thomas W Gardner

Location: Lincoln, Penobscot County, ME

Employees: 2

39
Violations
12
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/23/2023 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $346
05/23/2023 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/23/2023 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/23/2023 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/23/2023 56.14131(a) S&S ModNegligence $155
05/23/2023 56.14100(d) S&S ModNegligence $346
06/15/2022 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/08/2021 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $136
07/08/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/21/2019 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/21/2019 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
03/31/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
07/12/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/12/2017 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/12/2017 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $126
11/10/2015 56.14100(b) Non-S&S $0
10/22/2015 56.12025 Non-S&S $0
10/22/2015 56.12004 Non-S&S $0
10/14/2015 56.14107(a) Non-S&S $0
10/14/2015 56.11001 Non-S&S $0

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/18/2025 08/19/2025 20.00 1
04/23/2024 04/23/2024 10.75 1
05/22/2023 05/24/2023 22.50 1
06/15/2022 06/15/2022 10.25 1
07/08/2021 07/09/2021 11.50 1
10/21/2019 10/21/2019 5.00 1
06/03/2019 06/04/2019 18.25 1
06/18/2018 06/20/2018 12.50 1
07/12/2017 07/14/2017 20.50 1
05/11/2016 05/11/2016 4.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1700967
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates45.4225000, -68.4616670
Nearest TownLincoln

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Chip Mill Pit have?

Chip Mill Pit has 39 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Chip Mill Pit?

Chip Mill Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lincoln, Penobscot County, ME. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Chip Mill Pit?

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

Who operates Chip Mill Pit?

Chip Mill Pit is operated by W. T. Gardner & Sons, Inc. and controlled by Tyler Gardner; Shey Gardner; Thomas W Gardner. MSHA Mine ID: 1700967.