Key Takeaway
ADAMS is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Adams, Berkshire County, MA. It has 1,217 violations on record (195 S&S) and $554K in proposed penalties. Operated by SPECIALTY MINERALS INC.
ADAMS
Operator: SPECIALTY MINERALS INC
Controller: Minerals Technologies Inc
Location: Adams, Berkshire County, MA
Employees: 179
Recent Violations
View all 1,217 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 56.11016 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 56.11012 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 93 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/12/2024 | NONPOWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/21/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/14/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/08/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 11/09/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 12d restricted |
| 09/28/2022 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/12/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 72d lost |
| 08/03/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 02/27/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 16d restricted |
Inspections
View all 128 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 02/12/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 01/20/2026 | 02/06/2026 | 153.75 | 4 |
| 09/24/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 10.75 | 2 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 08/05/2025 | 08/05/2025 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 07/22/2025 | 07/22/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 07/08/2025 | 07/08/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/26/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does ADAMS have?
ADAMS has 1217 MSHA violations on record, of which 195 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $554K.
What type of mine is ADAMS?
ADAMS is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Adams, Berkshire County, MA. It currently has 179 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at ADAMS?
According to MSHA records, ADAMS has 93 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates ADAMS?
ADAMS is operated by SPECIALTY MINERALS INC and controlled by Minerals Technologies Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1900035.