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
Operator: Elam Sand and Gravel
Controller: Summit Materials LLC
Location: Parachute, CO, Mesa County, CO
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 96 →| 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
View all 23 →| 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
View all 50 →| 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
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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.