Key Takeaway
Whales Back Quarry is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Sullivan, Hancock County, ME. It has 22 violations on record (0 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bald Mountain LLC.
Whales Back Quarry
Operator: Bald Mountain LLC
Controller: Nate Holyoke
Location: Sullivan, Hancock County, ME
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 22 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/08/2022 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/30/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/31/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 01/03/2022 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/01/2021 | 56.13015(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 11/01/2021 | 46.5(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $139 |
| 11/01/2021 | 46.6(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $139 |
| 11/01/2021 | 46.9(c)(2)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/01/2021 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 11/01/2021 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 07/16/2008 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/16/2008 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/18/2006 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/18/2006 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/18/2006 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/18/2006 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 05/18/2006 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 05/18/2006 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/18/2006 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2007 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 13 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2025 | 06/03/2025 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 11/30/2023 | 12/01/2023 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 01/09/2023 | 01/10/2023 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 09/08/2022 | 09/08/2022 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 11/01/2021 | 01/03/2022 | 29.75 | 1 |
| 07/15/2009 | 07/15/2009 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 11/05/2008 | 11/05/2008 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 07/16/2008 | 07/17/2008 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 01/08/2007 | 01/09/2007 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 05/18/2006 | 05/18/2006 | 15.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Whales Back Quarry have?
Whales Back Quarry has 22 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Whales Back Quarry?
Whales Back Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Sullivan, Hancock County, ME. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Whales Back Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Whales Back Quarry has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Whales Back Quarry?
Whales Back Quarry is operated by Bald Mountain LLC and controlled by Nate Holyoke. MSHA Mine ID: 1700779.