TAFT PRODUCTION COMPANY & MINES
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: TAFT PRODUCTION COMPANY
Controller: Oil Dri Corporation Of America
Location: Taft, Kern County, CA
Employees: 56
315
Violations
87
S&S Violations
56
Accidents
$305K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 315 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.12068 | S&S | ModNegligence | $7,084 |
| 07/15/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $288 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $642 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,431 |
| 08/22/2024 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $22,929 |
| 08/22/2024 | 56.12002 | S&S | LowNegligence | $3,103 |
| 08/22/2024 | 56.14201(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $3,103 |
| 08/22/2024 | 56.12030 | S&S | LowNegligence | $3,103 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $280 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $935 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $280 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.14105 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $280 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $328 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $221 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 56 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2025 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 31d lost |
| 01/08/2024 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 50d restricted |
| 07/20/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/29/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/28/2021 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 14d restricted |
| 03/23/2021 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 03/23/2021 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/08/2021 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/22/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 106d restricted |
| 11/07/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
Inspections
View all 89 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 01/26/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 12/03/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 09/11/2025 | 09/11/2025 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 07/14/2025 | 07/24/2025 | 50.00 | 1 |
| 06/17/2025 | 06/17/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 03/12/2025 | 03/13/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 03/12/2025 | 03/13/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 09/03/2024 | 09/04/2024 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/23/2024 | 33.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0402964
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees56
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates35.1172220, -119.4041670
Nearest TownTaft
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does TAFT PRODUCTION COMPANY & MINES have?
TAFT PRODUCTION COMPANY & MINES has 315 MSHA violations on record, of which 87 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $305K.
What type of mine is TAFT PRODUCTION COMPANY & MINES?
TAFT PRODUCTION COMPANY & MINES is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Taft, Kern County, CA. It currently has 56 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at TAFT PRODUCTION COMPANY & MINES?
According to MSHA records, TAFT PRODUCTION COMPANY & MINES has 56 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates TAFT PRODUCTION COMPANY & MINES?
TAFT PRODUCTION COMPANY & MINES is operated by TAFT PRODUCTION COMPANY and controlled by Oil Dri Corporation Of America. MSHA Mine ID: 0402964.