Otter River Pit & Plant
Active
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: W J Graves Construction Company Inc
Controller: John L Fletcher
Location: E TEMPLETON, Worcester County, MA
Employees: 5
148
Violations
32
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$38K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 148 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 06/09/2025 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/09/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/06/2025 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/06/2025 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/19/2025 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/31/2024 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/10/2023 | 56.15005 | S&S | LowNegligence | $198 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.14112(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $183 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/27/2022 | 56.14105 | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 07/15/2022 | 56.12034 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/15/2022 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 09/01/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/31/2021 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/31/2021 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/31/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2022 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 167d lost |
Inspections
View all 58 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 06/06/2025 | 06/09/2025 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 02/18/2025 | 02/19/2025 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 07/23/2024 | 07/23/2024 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 01/31/2024 | 01/31/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 03/27/2023 | 04/01/2023 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 01/10/2023 | 01/17/2023 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 10/26/2022 | 11/15/2022 | 57.50 | 1 |
| 07/14/2022 | 07/15/2022 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 01/10/2022 | 01/11/2022 | 11.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1900597
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.5677780, -72.0430560
Nearest TownE TEMPLETON
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Otter River Pit & Plant have?
Otter River Pit & Plant has 148 MSHA violations on record, of which 32 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $38K.
What type of mine is Otter River Pit & Plant?
Otter River Pit & Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in E TEMPLETON, Worcester County, MA. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Otter River Pit & Plant?
According to MSHA records, Otter River Pit & Plant has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Otter River Pit & Plant?
Otter River Pit & Plant is operated by W J Graves Construction Company Inc and controlled by John L Fletcher. MSHA Mine ID: 1900597.