Key Takeaway

Portable Unit # 4 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Buxton, York County, ME. It has 17 violations on record (4 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gorham Sand & Gravel Inc.

Portable Unit # 4

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Gorham Sand & Gravel Inc

Controller: James W Shaw

Location: Buxton, York County, ME

Employees: 1

17
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/06/2025 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/17/2024 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/01/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/18/2018 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $128
09/18/2018 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $128
09/18/2018 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
09/14/2015 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2013 56.14101(a)(2) S&S LowNegligence $108
08/08/2012 56.15002 S&S LowNegligence $100
08/08/2012 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
08/08/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/08/2012 56.14110 S&S ModNegligence $108
08/08/2012 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/31/2011 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/31/2011 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/31/2011 56.14130(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $2,000
08/31/2011 46.8(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $270

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/05/2025 08/14/2025 10.00 1
09/16/2024 09/18/2024 8.00 1
07/31/2023 08/03/2023 7.75 1
06/09/2021 06/09/2021 3.25 1
11/19/2019 11/19/2019 1.00 1
08/26/2019 08/27/2019 7.75 1
10/23/2018 10/25/2018 2.50 1
09/27/2018 09/27/2018 2.50 1
09/18/2018 09/19/2018 10.75 1
05/18/2018 05/18/2018 5.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1700875
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.6933330, -70.5233330
Nearest TownBuxton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Portable Unit # 4 have?

Portable Unit # 4 has 17 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Portable Unit # 4?

Portable Unit # 4 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Buxton, York County, ME. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Unit # 4?

According to MSHA records, Portable Unit # 4 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Portable Unit # 4?

Portable Unit # 4 is operated by Gorham Sand & Gravel Inc and controlled by James W Shaw. MSHA Mine ID: 1700875.