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
Operator: W. T. Gardner & Sons, Inc.
Controller: Tyler Gardner; Shey Gardner; Thomas W Gardner
Location: Lincoln, Penobscot County, ME
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 39 →| 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
View all 14 →| 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
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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.