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

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Elwood Downs Incorporated

Controller: Daniel E Downs

Location: Chester, Penobscot County, ME

Employees: 3

37
Violations
14
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1700907
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Nearest TownChester

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.