Key Takeaway

Gowen Quarry is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Acworth, Sullivan County, NH. It has 23 violations on record (3 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cold River Granite.

Gowen Quarry

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Cold River Granite

Controller: Chris J Bishop

Location: Acworth, Sullivan County, NH

Employees: 2

23
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/12/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
05/24/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/24/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $232
07/27/2021 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
01/16/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
09/10/2020 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
07/16/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/12/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
08/12/2019 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
09/17/2018 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $286
09/17/2018 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $128
08/22/2016 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
08/22/2016 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/29/2014 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2014 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2014 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/23/2012 46.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/23/2012 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/23/2012 47.31(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/23/2012 46.3(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/18/2025 08/19/2025 11.00 1
04/16/2024 04/16/2024 2.25 1
03/11/2024 03/15/2024 15.00 1
06/01/2023 06/01/2023 5.00 1
05/24/2023 05/24/2023 17.50 1
04/13/2022 04/14/2022 16.25 1
07/27/2021 07/27/2021 9.25 1
09/13/2020 09/16/2020 9.75 1
09/10/2020 09/12/2020 12.25 1
08/12/2019 08/12/2019 6.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2700462
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.1855560, -72.2744440
Nearest TownAcworth

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gowen Quarry have?

Gowen Quarry has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Gowen Quarry?

Gowen Quarry is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Acworth, Sullivan County, NH. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Gowen Quarry?

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

Who operates Gowen Quarry?

Gowen Quarry is operated by Cold River Granite and controlled by Chris J Bishop. MSHA Mine ID: 2700462.