Key Takeaway

POWERSCREEN CHIEFTAN 1700 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Mechanicville, Saratoga County, NY. It has 39 violations on record (13 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by TROY TOPSOIL AND AGGREGATES INC..

POWERSCREEN CHIEFTAN 1700

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: TROY TOPSOIL AND AGGREGATES INC.

Controller: Paul J Hognestad

Location: Mechanicville, Saratoga County, NY

Employees: 2

39
Violations
13
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/20/2025 56.9300(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/03/2023 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $143
10/03/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/03/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/03/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/02/2023 56.14205 S&S ModNegligence $155
05/02/2023 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $143
01/16/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/16/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/16/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/04/2020 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $123
05/04/2020 56.4200(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/04/2020 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/04/2020 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/31/2018 56.18002(a) S&S ModNegligence $128
10/31/2018 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $128
09/05/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/29/2016 56.14103(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
06/29/2016 56.9300(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/29/2025 10/29/2025 4.00 1
09/04/2025 09/08/2025 5.50 1
08/20/2025 08/20/2025 10.25 1
10/02/2023 10/10/2023 21.25 1
05/02/2023 05/02/2023 4.50 1
02/17/2021 02/17/2021 2.50 1
05/04/2020 05/07/2020 16.00 1
11/15/2018 11/15/2018 6.50 1
10/31/2018 11/13/2018 19.50 1
09/05/2018 09/06/2018 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3003818
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates42.8508330, -73.6786110
Nearest TownMechanicville

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does POWERSCREEN CHIEFTAN 1700 have?

POWERSCREEN CHIEFTAN 1700 has 39 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is POWERSCREEN CHIEFTAN 1700?

POWERSCREEN CHIEFTAN 1700 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Mechanicville, Saratoga County, NY. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at POWERSCREEN CHIEFTAN 1700?

According to MSHA records, POWERSCREEN CHIEFTAN 1700 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates POWERSCREEN CHIEFTAN 1700?

POWERSCREEN CHIEFTAN 1700 is operated by TROY TOPSOIL AND AGGREGATES INC. and controlled by Paul J Hognestad. MSHA Mine ID: 3003818.