Canaan

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Specialty Minerals Inc

Controller: Minerals Technologies Inc

Location: CANAAN, Litchfield County, CT

Employees: 33

736
Violations
118
S&S Violations
127
Accidents
$418K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/11/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $193
06/11/2025 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $959
06/10/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/10/2025 56.12034 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/10/2025 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/09/2025 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/09/2025 46.9(b)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/06/2025 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $177
06/05/2025 56.16005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/04/2025 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/03/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $465
06/03/2025 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/03/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,550
06/03/2025 56.15005 S&S HighNegligence $7,084
05/21/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $432
05/21/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $245
05/21/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/21/2025 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/21/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/21/2025 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

View all 127 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/16/2026 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/18/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 319d lost
09/29/2021 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
03/05/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/25/2018 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/22/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/18/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 173d lost
08/25/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 42d restricted
03/29/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted
01/04/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/12/2026 02/22/2026 94.50 2
05/12/2025 06/12/2025 182.00 1
03/06/2025 04/25/2025 41.25 1
01/27/2025 02/06/2025 92.75 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.50 1
05/13/2024 05/21/2024 58.50 1
03/18/2024 04/11/2024 22.75 1
01/02/2024 01/11/2024 71.75 1
05/30/2023 05/30/2023 7.75 1
05/01/2023 05/23/2023 97.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0600019
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees33
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.0266670, -73.3216670
Nearest TownCANAAN

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Canaan have?

Canaan has 736 MSHA violations on record, of which 118 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $418K.

What type of mine is Canaan?

Canaan is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in CANAAN, Litchfield County, CT. It currently has 33 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Canaan?

According to MSHA records, Canaan has 127 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Canaan?

Canaan is operated by Specialty Minerals Inc and controlled by Minerals Technologies Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0600019.