Key Takeaway

Freedom is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Arcade, Cattaraugus County, NY. It has 96 violations on record (23 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc..

Freedom

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc.

Controller: Daniel R Gernatt Jr

Location: Arcade, Cattaraugus County, NY

Employees: 6

96
Violations
23
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$17K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/25/2025 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $245
11/25/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/15/2025 56.4203 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/15/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/31/2024 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/18/2024 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/18/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/31/2024 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/31/2024 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/31/2024 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/16/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/21/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/21/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/21/2023 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
11/09/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/09/2022 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
11/09/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/08/2022 56.9301 S&S ModNegligence $144
12/14/2021 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/14/2021 56.14131(a) S&S ModNegligence $481

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/18/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 5d restricted
07/08/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost
04/07/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost
05/14/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
03/25/2014 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/17/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/17/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/24/2025 12/01/2025 28.00 1
04/14/2025 04/17/2025 46.50 1
10/28/2024 10/31/2024 23.00 1
06/17/2024 06/20/2024 33.50 1
01/31/2024 02/01/2024 14.75 1
07/05/2023 07/05/2023 6.25 1
06/20/2023 06/21/2023 18.00 1
11/08/2022 11/10/2022 21.50 1
09/06/2022 09/07/2022 20.00 1
12/13/2021 12/14/2021 14.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3001539
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.4877780, -78.3663890
Nearest TownArcade

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Freedom have?

Freedom has 96 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.

What type of mine is Freedom?

Freedom is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Arcade, Cattaraugus County, NY. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Freedom?

According to MSHA records, Freedom has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Freedom?

Freedom is operated by Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc. and controlled by Daniel R Gernatt Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 3001539.