Key Takeaway
SARANAC LAKE QUARRY is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Saranac Lake, Essex County, NY. It has 72 violations on record (13 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Upstone Materials Inc..
SARANAC LAKE QUARRY
Operator: Upstone Materials Inc.
Controller: Colas S A
Location: Saranac Lake, Essex County, NY
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 72 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 04/19/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/19/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 11/23/2021 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/28/2020 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/28/2020 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 07/28/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/28/2020 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/28/2020 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/28/2020 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 04/25/2018 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/25/2018 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/25/2018 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/25/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 04/25/2018 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/25/2018 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 06/28/2017 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 06/28/2017 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/28/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 57d lost |
| 05/26/2020 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 12d lost, 15d restricted |
| 05/30/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 04/21/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 218d lost |
| 04/06/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/16/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/14/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 46d lost |
| 11/12/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 07/07/2004 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 11/28/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
Inspections
View all 29 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2025 | 03/20/2025 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 05/28/2024 | 05/30/2024 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 04/19/2023 | 04/19/2023 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 11/18/2021 | 11/24/2021 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 07/13/2021 | 07/26/2021 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 08/11/2020 | 08/11/2020 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 07/27/2020 | 08/04/2020 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 08/26/2019 | 09/03/2019 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 03/25/2019 | 03/29/2019 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 04/24/2018 | 05/01/2018 | 31.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does SARANAC LAKE QUARRY have?
SARANAC LAKE QUARRY has 72 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is SARANAC LAKE QUARRY?
SARANAC LAKE QUARRY is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Saranac Lake, Essex County, NY. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at SARANAC LAKE QUARRY?
According to MSHA records, SARANAC LAKE QUARRY has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates SARANAC LAKE QUARRY?
SARANAC LAKE QUARRY is operated by Upstone Materials Inc. and controlled by Colas S A. MSHA Mine ID: 3000963.