Portable Plant #650
Intermittent
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: Ed Pelletier & Sons Co
Controller: Philip Sirois
Location: MADAWASKA, Aroostook County, ME
Employees: 2
70
Violations
17
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$8K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 70 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/06/2023 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 10/27/2021 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/27/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/27/2021 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/20/2020 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/20/2020 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/21/2019 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/22/2019 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/22/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/20/2018 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/20/2018 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/20/2018 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/20/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 08/20/2018 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $286 |
| 10/18/2016 | 56.4011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $276 |
| 10/18/2016 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 10/18/2016 | 56.12013(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 10/18/2016 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 10/18/2016 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
Inspections
View all 25 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 28.25 | 1 |
| 06/18/2024 | 06/18/2024 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 07/06/2023 | 07/06/2023 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 10/27/2021 | 10/28/2021 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 10/19/2020 | 10/26/2020 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 10/21/2019 | 10/22/2019 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 07/19/2019 | 07/23/2019 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 08/20/2018 | 08/23/2018 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 10/17/2016 | 10/24/2016 | 31.50 | 1 |
| 11/16/2015 | 11/19/2015 | 23.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1700519
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates47.3658330, -68.2700000
Nearest TownMADAWASKA
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Plant #650 have?
Portable Plant #650 has 70 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Portable Plant #650?
Portable Plant #650 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in MADAWASKA, Aroostook County, ME. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Plant #650?
According to MSHA records, Portable Plant #650 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Plant #650?
Portable Plant #650 is operated by Ed Pelletier & Sons Co and controlled by Philip Sirois. MSHA Mine ID: 1700519.