Braen Stone of Sparta
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: Braen Royalties, LLC
Controller: Janet R Braen
Location: Sparta, NJ, Sussex County, NJ
Employees: 12
216
Violations
40
S&S Violations
27
Accidents
$43K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 216 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/16/2025 | 56.11002 | S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 09/12/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 09/12/2025 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/12/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/10/2025 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/04/2025 | 56.9314 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/04/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/07/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/10/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/10/2024 | 56.13015(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/19/2023 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $232 |
| 10/19/2023 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/18/2023 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/24/2023 | 56.14103(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 05/23/2023 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/23/2023 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/23/2023 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 27 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/13/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 11/11/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/26/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 17d restricted |
| 04/01/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/05/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/01/2020 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/17/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 07/09/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 8d lost, 39d restricted |
| 02/29/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 89 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 09/04/2025 | 09/18/2025 | 71.25 | 2 |
| 10/31/2024 | 11/18/2024 | 31.50 | 1 |
| 04/18/2024 | 04/18/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/09/2024 | 04/10/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 10/18/2023 | 10/30/2023 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 06/06/2023 | 06/06/2023 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/25/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 05/23/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 30.25 | 1 |
| 12/13/2022 | 12/13/2022 | 5.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2800019
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees12
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates41.0558330, -74.6891670
Nearest TownSparta, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Braen Stone of Sparta have?
Braen Stone of Sparta has 216 MSHA violations on record, of which 40 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $43K.
What type of mine is Braen Stone of Sparta?
Braen Stone of Sparta is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Sparta, NJ, Sussex County, NJ. It currently has 12 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Braen Stone of Sparta?
According to MSHA records, Braen Stone of Sparta has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Braen Stone of Sparta?
Braen Stone of Sparta is operated by Braen Royalties, LLC and controlled by Janet R Braen. MSHA Mine ID: 2800019.