Key Takeaway

PAUL NICHOLS is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hinsdale, Berkshire County, MA. It has 42 violations on record (5 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by NICHOLS SAND & GRAVEL.

PAUL NICHOLS

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: NICHOLS SAND & GRAVEL

Controller: Paul D Nichols

Location: Hinsdale, Berkshire County, MA

Employees: 2

42
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/26/2025 46.9(c)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/26/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/08/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/08/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/08/2023 56.16005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
03/08/2023 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/01/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/01/2022 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/06/2020 56.4104(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
10/09/2019 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/09/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/09/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
11/06/2018 56.4201(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
11/06/2018 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/06/2018 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/02/2018 56.4104(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/06/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/06/2017 56.4104(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
07/06/2017 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
07/06/2017 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/26/2025 08/28/2025 7.50 1
11/07/2023 11/08/2023 12.50 1
05/17/2023 05/23/2023 2.50 1
03/08/2023 03/08/2023 5.25 1
08/01/2022 08/04/2022 12.00 1
10/05/2020 10/07/2020 11.00 1
10/17/2019 10/17/2019 2.50 1
10/08/2019 10/10/2019 12.50 1
11/06/2018 11/12/2018 9.25 1
05/02/2018 05/08/2018 14.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1901187
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.4333330, -73.1163890
Nearest TownHinsdale

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does PAUL NICHOLS have?

PAUL NICHOLS has 42 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is PAUL NICHOLS?

PAUL NICHOLS is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hinsdale, Berkshire County, MA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at PAUL NICHOLS?

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

Who operates PAUL NICHOLS?

PAUL NICHOLS is operated by NICHOLS SAND & GRAVEL and controlled by Paul D Nichols. MSHA Mine ID: 1901187.