Key Takeaway
Thomaston Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Thomaston, Knox County, ME. It has 30 violations on record (5 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Meklin Excavation.
Thomaston Pit
Operator: Meklin Excavation
Controller: Bruce G Meklin; Eric A Meklin
Location: Thomaston, Knox County, ME
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 30 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/29/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/06/2023 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/05/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/05/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/05/2023 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/05/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/05/2023 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/31/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/31/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/02/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 09/30/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/30/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/31/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 10/28/2021 | 56.4200(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/28/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/20/2020 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/20/2020 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 10/15/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 11/13/2019 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 18 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | 01/15/2026 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/30/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 10/25/2023 | 10/27/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 04/19/2023 | 04/24/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 04/18/2023 | 04/19/2023 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 04/05/2023 | 04/06/2023 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 10/31/2022 | 11/03/2022 | 17.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Thomaston Pit have?
Thomaston Pit has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Thomaston Pit?
Thomaston Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Thomaston, Knox County, ME. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Thomaston Pit?
According to MSHA records, Thomaston Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Thomaston Pit?
Thomaston Pit is operated by Meklin Excavation and controlled by Bruce G Meklin; Eric A Meklin. MSHA Mine ID: 1700956.