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
Operator: Gorham Sand & Gravel Inc
Controller: James W Shaw
Location: Buxton, York County, ME
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 17 →| 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
View all 19 →| 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
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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.