Gravel Pit-Thornton
Intermittent
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: Thornton Construction Inc
Controller: Mike J Thornton
Location: GREENBUSH, Penobscot County, ME
Employees: 4
98
Violations
23
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$21K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 98 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/31/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/11/2023 | 56.14109(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/14/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/31/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/24/2022 | 56.13015 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/24/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/31/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/15/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 07/15/2021 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/30/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/22/2019 | 47.32(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/22/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/22/2019 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 10/22/2019 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/22/2019 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/22/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/22/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/22/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 09/10/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
Inspections
View all 29 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 10/10/2023 | 10/11/2023 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 06/23/2023 | 07/06/2023 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 06/14/2023 | 06/14/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2022 | 06/02/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 05/24/2022 | 05/24/2022 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 07/15/2021 | 07/21/2021 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 10/22/2019 | 10/22/2019 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/10/2019 | 09/10/2019 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/12/2018 | 11/27/2018 | 13.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1700760
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates45.0419440, -68.5566670
Nearest TownGREENBUSH
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Gravel Pit-Thornton have?
Gravel Pit-Thornton has 98 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $21K.
What type of mine is Gravel Pit-Thornton?
Gravel Pit-Thornton is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in GREENBUSH, Penobscot County, ME. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Gravel Pit-Thornton?
According to MSHA records, Gravel Pit-Thornton has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Gravel Pit-Thornton?
Gravel Pit-Thornton is operated by Thornton Construction Inc and controlled by Mike J Thornton. MSHA Mine ID: 1700760.