Establishment profile
SPECIALTY MINERALS INC.
260 COLUMBIA STREET, ADAMS, MA, 01220
Operated by MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC · 1 of 36 establishments
212312 — Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying
Summary
SPECIALTY MINERALS INC. has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 5 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SPECIALTY MINERALS INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and EPA environmental compliance records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 2123 within MA. Peer group: 22 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SPECIALTY MINERALS INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for SPECIALTY MINERALS INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for SPECIALTY MINERALS INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MA — for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 100 citations · 62S&S · $327,012 proposed / $245,397 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8914910 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Mar 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $35,500 | $18,000 |
| 8914990 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | May 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $26,600 | $17,000 |
| 8914927 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $25,800 | $13,000 |
| 8798049 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Aug 2014 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $18,271 | $12,800 |
| 6042038 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jul 2006 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $13,000 | $8,200 |
| 6042037 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jul 2006 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $10,300 | $10,300 |
| 9521324 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,257 | $6,257 |
| 8914948 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,961 | $5,961 |
| 8808409 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $5,961 | $4,173 |
| 9522885 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | May 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,332 | $5,332 |
| 9715317 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,262 | $5,262 |
| 9529699 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,980 | $4,980 |
| 9524232 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jun 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,544 | $4,544 |
| 8808419 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $4,329 | $4,329 |
| 9528126 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Mar 2021 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $4,243 | $4,243 |
| 9524229 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jun 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,871 | $3,871 |
| 9715311 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2022 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $3,256 | $3,256 |
| 8914943 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $3,143 | $1,000 |
| 8914941 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,143 | $446 |
| 9528736 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Mar 2021 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $3,082 | $3,082 |
| 9808979 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Feb 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,022 | $1,590 |
| 9808978 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Feb 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,022 | $1,590 |
| 6056054 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Feb 2008 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,901 | $2,901 |
| 9469597 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $2,811 | $2,811 |
| 9854074 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,644 | $2,644 |
| 9529685 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $2,626 | $2,626 |
| 9662413 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,626 | $2,626 |
| 5078605 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,503 | — |
| 7734560 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Sep 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| 8914913 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2015 | — | No | HighNegligence | $2,473 | $1,500 |
| 8806481 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $2,473 | $1,259 |
| 9715373 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| 9715320 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2022 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| 9715316 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2022 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| 9469571 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,211 | $2,211 |
| 9460454 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | May 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,172 | $2,172 |
| 8914917 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,106 | $2,106 |
| 8914915 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,106 | $1,500 |
| 8808408 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,106 | $2,106 |
| 9319351 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | May 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,077 | $2,077 |
| 8808432 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,995 | $1,995 |
| 8808431 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,995 | $1,995 |
| 8806489 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,944 | $1,360 |
| 8806482 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,944 | $1,361 |
| 9662820 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,907 | $1,907 |
| 9529693 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,907 | $1,907 |
| 9528734 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Mar 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,907 | $1,907 |
| 9715330 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2023 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,858 | $1,858 |
| 8808445 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,795 | $900 |
| 8808440 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,795 | $900 |
| 9854076 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,773 | $1,773 |
| 9524226 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | May 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,738 | $1,738 |
| 9669144 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,725 | $1,725 |
| 9668410 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Mar 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,725 | $1,725 |
| 9718363 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,717 | $1,717 |
| 5072921 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jun 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,679 | $1,679 |
| 9801667 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | May 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,637 | $1,637 |
| 8914925 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,000 |
| 8914920 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8808456 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8808405 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $900 |
| 8808401 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,530 | $900 |
| 8806500 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,530 | $900 |
| 8806497 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,530 | $900 |
| 8806496 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 9668415 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Mar 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,471 | $1,471 |
| 5078608 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,431 | — |
| 8654171 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,412 | $634 |
| 8579519 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| 9528124 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Mar 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,385 | $1,385 |
| 9668495 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| 9668494 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| 8808425 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $600 |
| 9716955 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,246 | $1,246 |
| 9716953 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,246 | $1,246 |
| 9716946 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,246 | $1,246 |
| 8914945 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,203 | $1,203 |
| 8914939 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,203 | $500 |
| 8808442 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,203 | $439 |
| 8657010 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Feb 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,203 | $1,203 |
| 8657009 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Feb 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,203 | $1,203 |
| 8657007 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Feb 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,203 | $1,203 |
| 9522890 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,166 | $1,166 |
| 9715372 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2023 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| 5078602 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Apr 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,126 | — |
| 5076906 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,126 | — |
| 5072920 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jun 2025 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| 9366548 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| 8654174 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,111 | $334 |
| 8654172 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Dec 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,111 | $150 |
| 9524210 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| 9522889 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| 5076920 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Feb 2026 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,037 | — |
| 5076911 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,037 | — |
| 9310225 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 8808483 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Feb 2015 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,026 | $821 |
| 9314393 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2017 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| 9314392 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2017 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| 9314389 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2017 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| 9314387 | ADAMS Berkshire, MA | Jan 2017 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,010 | $1,010 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SPECIALTY MINERALS INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for SPECIALTY MINERALS INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPECIALTY MINERALS, INC. 260 COLUMBIA ST · ADAMS, MA, 01220 | AirWaterRCRATRI | Violation Identified QNCR 12 | 4 | 0 | — | Sep 2024 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SPECIALTY MINERALS INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-29 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
SPECIALTY MINERALS INC. is one of 36 establishments rolled up under the parent organization MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC across all 36 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SPECIALTY MINERALS INC.LUCERNE VALLEY, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- SPECIALTY MINERALS INCCLOQUET, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- MINTEQ INTERNATIONAL INC.BRYAN, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTHDOWN INDUSTRIES, INC.DYERSBURG, TN — 1 federal enforcement record
- SPECIALTY MINERALS INCCAMAS, WA — 1 federal enforcement record
- SPECIALTY MINERALS INCFRANKLIN, VA — 1 federal enforcement record
- MINTEQ INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATEDSLIPPERY ROCK, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
- SPECIALTY MINERALS INCWALLULA, WA — 1 federal enforcement record
- MINTEQ INTERNATIONALMIDDLETOWN, OH — 1 federal enforcement record
- MINTEQ INTERNATIONAL INC.GARY, IN — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC locationsParent rollup
- Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and QuarryingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MAState-wide enforcement data
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SPECIALTY MINERALS INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC, which operates 36 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is SPECIALTY MINERALS INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- SPECIALTY MINERALS INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does SPECIALTY MINERALS INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- SPECIALTY MINERALS INC. operates in the crushed and broken limestone mining and quarrying industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.