Key Takeaway
East Blue Hill Pit - Portable #1 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in BLUE HILL, Hancock County, ME. It has 52 violations on record (11 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by M E Astbury & Son Inc.
East Blue Hill Pit - Portable #1
Operator: M E Astbury & Son Inc
Controller: Michael A Astbury
Location: BLUE HILL, Hancock County, ME
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 52 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2025 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $165 |
| 05/01/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/11/2024 | 46.6(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $164 |
| 07/11/2024 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/10/2024 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 09/30/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/04/2023 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 06/14/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/28/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/28/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 03/31/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 01/21/2021 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/02/2020 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/30/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/22/2018 | 56.9100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/28/2017 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/06/2017 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 10/25/2016 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 05/01/2014 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/07/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/30/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 22d lost, 6d restricted |
| 01/19/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 8d lost, 14d restricted |
| 01/17/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/22/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 15d lost, 2d restricted |
Inspections
View all 50 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | 11/24/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 05/01/2025 | 05/02/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 01/29/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 07/25/2024 | 07/25/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2024 | 07/12/2024 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 12/26/2023 | 12/27/2023 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 04/03/2023 | 04/04/2023 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 12/12/2022 | 12/13/2022 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 06/13/2022 | 06/16/2022 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 01/04/2022 | 01/05/2022 | 9.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does East Blue Hill Pit - Portable #1 have?
East Blue Hill Pit - Portable #1 has 52 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is East Blue Hill Pit - Portable #1?
East Blue Hill Pit - Portable #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in BLUE HILL, Hancock County, ME. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at East Blue Hill Pit - Portable #1?
According to MSHA records, East Blue Hill Pit - Portable #1 has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates East Blue Hill Pit - Portable #1?
East Blue Hill Pit - Portable #1 is operated by M E Astbury & Son Inc and controlled by Michael A Astbury. MSHA Mine ID: 1700682.