TARAN BROTHERS SLATE QUARRY AND MILL
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: TARAN BROTHERS INC
Controller: Stephen M Taran; Joseph M Taran
Location: Poultney, Rutland County, VT
Employees: 6
209
Violations
58
S&S Violations
14
Accidents
$61K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 209 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/13/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/04/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/15/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/15/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/15/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/25/2023 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 02/27/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/27/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 05/24/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/24/2022 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/21/2021 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/21/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 12/21/2021 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/21/2021 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/21/2021 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/21/2021 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/21/2021 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,253 |
| 12/21/2021 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,253 |
| 12/21/2021 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,358 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 07/10/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 1d restricted |
| 05/24/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 09/07/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/31/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 5d restricted |
| 07/05/2007 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 10d restricted |
| 11/28/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 53d lost, 15d restricted |
| 10/06/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 08/22/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | None |
| 07/12/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 93 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 03/04/2026 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 09/14/2025 | 09/18/2025 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 03/12/2025 | 03/13/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 09/16/2024 | 09/18/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 09/03/2024 | 09/06/2024 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 01/22/2024 | 01/22/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 07/25/2023 | 07/28/2023 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 02/27/2023 | 02/27/2023 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 09/26/2022 | 09/27/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 05/24/2022 | 05/24/2022 | 17.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4300031
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Slate
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.5727780, -73.2380560
Nearest TownPoultney
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does TARAN BROTHERS SLATE QUARRY AND MILL have?
TARAN BROTHERS SLATE QUARRY AND MILL has 209 MSHA violations on record, of which 58 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $61K.
What type of mine is TARAN BROTHERS SLATE QUARRY AND MILL?
TARAN BROTHERS SLATE QUARRY AND MILL is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Poultney, Rutland County, VT. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at TARAN BROTHERS SLATE QUARRY AND MILL?
According to MSHA records, TARAN BROTHERS SLATE QUARRY AND MILL has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates TARAN BROTHERS SLATE QUARRY AND MILL?
TARAN BROTHERS SLATE QUARRY AND MILL is operated by TARAN BROTHERS INC and controlled by Stephen M Taran; Joseph M Taran. MSHA Mine ID: 4300031.