Key Takeaway
French River Materials is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in North Grovesnordale, Windham County, CT. It has 87 violations on record (19 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by French River Materials of Thompson, LLC.
French River Materials
Operator: French River Materials of Thompson, LLC
Controller: Harold B Hopkins
Location: North Grovesnordale, Windham County, CT
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 87 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/02/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/02/2025 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 08/12/2024 | 56.14116(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $280 |
| 12/06/2023 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/06/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/06/2023 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/06/2023 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/06/2023 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/06/2023 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/06/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/21/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/21/2023 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/21/2023 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/21/2022 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/20/2022 | 56.14209(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/24/2022 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
| 07/25/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 33 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | 01/22/2026 | 29.25 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/02/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 01/27/2025 | 01/28/2025 | 17.25 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/12/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 12/06/2023 | 12/06/2023 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 06/21/2023 | 06/26/2023 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 12/20/2022 | 12/22/2022 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 05/23/2022 | 05/24/2022 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 02/15/2022 | 02/15/2022 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 05/19/2021 | 05/24/2021 | 15.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does French River Materials have?
French River Materials has 87 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.
What type of mine is French River Materials?
French River Materials is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in North Grovesnordale, Windham County, CT. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at French River Materials?
According to MSHA records, French River Materials has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates French River Materials?
French River Materials is operated by French River Materials of Thompson, LLC and controlled by Harold B Hopkins. MSHA Mine ID: 0600760.