Key Takeaway

Crusher 1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Parachute, CO, Mesa County, CO. It has 96 violations on record (26 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elam Sand and Gravel.

Crusher 1

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Elam Sand and Gravel

Controller: Summit Materials LLC

Location: Parachute, CO, Mesa County, CO

Employees: 5

96
Violations
26
S&S Violations
23
Accidents
$14K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/12/2025 56.12013(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/12/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/12/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/25/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/25/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $155
06/07/2022 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $273
06/07/2022 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $610
03/28/2022 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/03/2021 56.14116(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/18/2020 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $275
05/18/2020 56.4104(b) S&S ModNegligence $615
05/18/2020 56.14205 S&S ModNegligence $275
05/18/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/18/2020 56.14205 S&S ModNegligence $615
05/18/2020 56.14100(a) S&S ModNegligence $615
01/14/2020 56.11003 S&S ModNegligence $185
01/14/2020 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $185
01/14/2020 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $275
03/27/2019 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $181
03/26/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/29/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 38d restricted
06/28/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 193d restricted
03/04/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 49d restricted
01/20/2010 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 27d restricted
06/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 6d restricted
12/23/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
09/11/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/21/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
07/22/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 77d lost, 11d restricted
12/12/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/12/2025 11/13/2025 19.75 1
02/05/2025 02/05/2025 9.00 1
08/15/2024 08/19/2024 10.50 1
05/25/2023 05/25/2023 25.00 2
02/27/2023 02/28/2023 12.00 1
06/06/2022 06/08/2022 18.50 1
03/28/2022 03/28/2022 9.50 1
09/09/2021 09/09/2021 11.00 1
03/03/2021 03/03/2021 11.00 1
05/18/2020 05/21/2020 24.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0504296
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.0716670, -108.5205560
Nearest TownParachute, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Crusher 1 have?

Crusher 1 has 96 MSHA violations on record, of which 26 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.

What type of mine is Crusher 1?

Crusher 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Parachute, CO, Mesa County, CO. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Crusher 1?

According to MSHA records, Crusher 1 has 23 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Crusher 1?

Crusher 1 is operated by Elam Sand and Gravel and controlled by Summit Materials LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 0504296.