Key Takeaway
Cushing Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cushing, Knox County, ME. It has 44 violations on record (9 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Meklin Excavation.
Cushing Pit
Operator: Meklin Excavation
Controller: Bruce G Meklin; Eric A Meklin
Location: Cushing, Knox County, ME
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 44 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/29/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/25/2023 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/31/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/31/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/18/2022 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/18/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/30/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/12/2021 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/12/2021 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/30/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/02/2020 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 09/01/2020 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 09/01/2020 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/01/2020 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/30/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 06/19/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/19/2019 | 56.14130(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 06/19/2019 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/19/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 17 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/29/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 10/25/2023 | 10/27/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/03/2023 | 08/03/2023 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/18/2022 | 05/19/2022 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 05/12/2021 | 05/13/2021 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 09/30/2020 | 10/01/2020 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 09/15/2020 | 09/15/2020 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/31/2020 | 09/08/2020 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 09/20/2019 | 09/20/2019 | 1.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cushing Pit have?
Cushing Pit has 44 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Cushing Pit?
Cushing Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cushing, Knox County, ME. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cushing Pit?
According to MSHA records, Cushing Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cushing Pit?
Cushing Pit is operated by Meklin Excavation and controlled by Bruce G Meklin; Eric A Meklin. MSHA Mine ID: 1700955.