Key Takeaway

Pit 5 is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Orrington, Penobscot County, ME. It has 14 violations on record (5 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Thornton Construction, Inc..

Pit 5

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Thornton Construction, Inc.

Controller: Mike J Thornton

Location: Orrington, Penobscot County, ME

14
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/30/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
12/31/2016 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
09/30/2016 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
11/18/2015 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
11/18/2015 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/18/2015 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/30/2014 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
07/22/2014 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $108
07/22/2014 56.9301 S&S ModNegligence $243
12/12/2012 56.9301 S&S ModNegligence $100
06/12/2012 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/12/2012 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $100
06/12/2012 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/12/2012 62.120 Non-S&S $0

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/11/2018 07/12/2018 10.00 1
08/09/2017 08/10/2017 14.00 1
11/18/2015 11/25/2015 21.00 1
10/30/2014 10/30/2014 3.50 1
07/21/2014 07/23/2014 20.50 1
12/12/2012 12/14/2012 14.50 1
06/11/2012 06/14/2012 34.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1700893
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates44.7094440, -68.8330560
Nearest TownOrrington

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Pit 5 have?

Pit 5 has 14 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Pit 5?

Pit 5 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Orrington, Penobscot County, ME. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Pit 5?

According to MSHA records, Pit 5 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Pit 5?

Pit 5 is operated by Thornton Construction, Inc. and controlled by Mike J Thornton. MSHA Mine ID: 1700893.