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

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: M E Astbury & Son Inc

Controller: Michael A Astbury

Location: BLUE HILL, Hancock County, ME

Employees: 2

52
Violations
11
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1700682
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates44.4630560, -68.5363890
Nearest TownBLUE HILL

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.