BALMAT MINING OPERATIONS
Active
Facility
Nonmetal
Operator: Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC- Gouverneur Mineral Div.
Controller: R T Vanderbilt Company Inc
Location: GOUVERNEUR, St Lawrence County, NY
Employees: 24
162
Violations
23
S&S Violations
77
Accidents
$24K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 162 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 09/09/2025 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/09/2025 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.12034 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/07/2024 | 57.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/07/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/07/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/06/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/06/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 56.14205 | S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 01/29/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/29/2024 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/25/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/29/2023 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $271 |
| 06/29/2023 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/28/2023 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $182 |
| 01/05/2023 | 56.12038 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/04/2023 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/04/2023 | 56.4603(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/27/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 77 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/10/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/06/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/05/2021 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 21d restricted |
| 04/09/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 10/13/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/17/2014 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/19/2013 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/14/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 10/17/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 32d restricted |
Inspections
View all 72 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 09/22/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 09/09/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 34.00 | 1 |
| 03/04/2025 | 03/05/2025 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 08/13/2024 | 08/13/2024 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 08/06/2024 | 08/08/2024 | 27.75 | 1 |
| 01/25/2024 | 01/30/2024 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 06/28/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 25.75 | 1 |
| 01/04/2023 | 01/18/2023 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 07/25/2022 | 07/28/2022 | 37.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3000610
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionWollastonite
Employees24
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates44.2719440, -75.3919440
Nearest TownGOUVERNEUR
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BALMAT MINING OPERATIONS have?
BALMAT MINING OPERATIONS has 162 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $24K.
What type of mine is BALMAT MINING OPERATIONS?
BALMAT MINING OPERATIONS is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in GOUVERNEUR, St Lawrence County, NY. It currently has 24 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BALMAT MINING OPERATIONS?
According to MSHA records, BALMAT MINING OPERATIONS has 77 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BALMAT MINING OPERATIONS?
BALMAT MINING OPERATIONS is operated by Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC- Gouverneur Mineral Div. and controlled by R T Vanderbilt Company Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3000610.