Key Takeaway

PIONEER CRUSHER #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Houlton, Aroostook County, ME. It has 19 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by STEELSTONE INDUSTRIES INC..

PIONEER CRUSHER #1

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: STEELSTONE INDUSTRIES INC.

Controller: Alton B McQuade; Graden G Tidd

Location: Houlton, Aroostook County, ME

Employees: 9

19
Violations
2
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 19 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/18/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/18/2023 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/18/2023 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $143
07/18/2023 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
11/01/2021 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
10/23/2019 56.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
09/27/2011 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/27/2011 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/27/2011 56.13011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/27/2011 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/27/2011 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/27/2011 56.20008(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/27/2011 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/08/2009 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/08/2009 56.5001(a)/.5005 S&S ModNegligence $117
09/25/2009 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/30/2009 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/18/2008 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2008 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/24/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

View all 14 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/11/2025 08/11/2025 4.25 1
12/17/2024 12/17/2024 11.00 1
06/04/2024 06/04/2024 5.00 1
07/18/2023 07/18/2023 8.00 1
11/01/2021 11/02/2021 7.75 1
10/29/2020 11/02/2020 20.25 1
10/23/2019 10/23/2019 21.25 1
10/09/2018 10/10/2018 15.50 1
09/27/2011 10/03/2011 14.75 1
10/28/2010 10/29/2010 6.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1700826
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees9
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates46.1241670, -67.8569440
Nearest TownHoulton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does PIONEER CRUSHER #1 have?

PIONEER CRUSHER #1 has 19 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is PIONEER CRUSHER #1?

PIONEER CRUSHER #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Houlton, Aroostook County, ME. It currently has 9 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at PIONEER CRUSHER #1?

According to MSHA records, PIONEER CRUSHER #1 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates PIONEER CRUSHER #1?

PIONEER CRUSHER #1 is operated by STEELSTONE INDUSTRIES INC. and controlled by Alton B McQuade; Graden G Tidd. MSHA Mine ID: 1700826.