Key Takeaway

Pioneer Jaw Crusher & Metso Cone Crusher is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Owls Head, Knox County, ME. It has 31 violations on record (3 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Jake Barbour Inc.

Pioneer Jaw Crusher & Metso Cone Crusher

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Jake Barbour Inc

Controller: John (Jake) E Barbour

Location: Owls Head, Knox County, ME

Employees: 2

31
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/23/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/01/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/01/2022 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/29/2021 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/29/2021 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/30/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/19/2020 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
10/15/2019 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/15/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/15/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/24/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/07/2017 56.14103(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
03/28/2017 56.12034 S&S ModNegligence $116
03/28/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
03/28/2017 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/26/2015 46.6(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $181
10/26/2015 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/26/2015 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/22/2015 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/22/2015 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $108

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/03/2025 12/08/2025 7.25 1
10/29/2024 10/30/2024 4.25 1
10/23/2023 10/26/2023 6.00 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 2.25 1
10/31/2022 11/02/2022 11.00 1
10/26/2021 12/01/2021 16.75 1
11/18/2020 11/20/2020 12.50 1
10/15/2019 10/17/2019 16.00 1
09/16/2019 09/17/2019 7.25 1
10/24/2018 10/31/2018 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1700805
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates44.2105560, -69.3633330
Nearest TownOwls Head

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Pioneer Jaw Crusher & Metso Cone Crusher have?

Pioneer Jaw Crusher & Metso Cone Crusher has 31 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Pioneer Jaw Crusher & Metso Cone Crusher?

Pioneer Jaw Crusher & Metso Cone Crusher is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Owls Head, Knox County, ME. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Pioneer Jaw Crusher & Metso Cone Crusher?

According to MSHA records, Pioneer Jaw Crusher & Metso Cone Crusher has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Pioneer Jaw Crusher & Metso Cone Crusher?

Pioneer Jaw Crusher & Metso Cone Crusher is operated by Jake Barbour Inc and controlled by John (Jake) E Barbour. MSHA Mine ID: 1700805.