Key Takeaway
Rock Crusher is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chester, Penobscot County, ME. It has 37 violations on record (14 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elwood Downs Incorporated.
Rock Crusher
Operator: Elwood Downs Incorporated
Controller: Daniel E Downs
Location: Chester, Penobscot County, ME
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 37 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2021 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/22/2020 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/31/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/21/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/21/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/21/2019 | 56.4101 | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/21/2019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 | |
| 10/21/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/21/2019 | 46.3(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/13/2015 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 10/13/2015 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $362 |
| 10/13/2015 | 56.12016 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 10/13/2015 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/13/2015 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $807 |
| 10/13/2015 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $807 |
| 10/13/2015 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $162 |
| 10/13/2015 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 10/01/2014 | 46.6(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 09/30/2014 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 09/30/2014 | 56.15006 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 14 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2025 | 08/18/2025 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 05/01/2024 | 05/01/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 05/31/2023 | 05/31/2023 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 10/13/2021 | 10/13/2021 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 10/21/2020 | 10/23/2020 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 10/21/2019 | 10/21/2019 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 06/03/2019 | 06/05/2019 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 06/20/2018 | 06/22/2018 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 10/12/2016 | 10/18/2016 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 10/22/2015 | 10/22/2015 | 3.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Rock Crusher have?
Rock Crusher has 37 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Rock Crusher?
Rock Crusher is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chester, Penobscot County, ME. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Rock Crusher?
According to MSHA records, Rock Crusher has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Rock Crusher?
Rock Crusher is operated by Elwood Downs Incorporated and controlled by Daniel E Downs. MSHA Mine ID: 1700907.