Key Takeaway

Enka is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Enka, Buncombe County, NC. It has 31 violations on record (5 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC.

Enka

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Controller: Vulcan Materials Company

Location: Enka, Buncombe County, NC

Employees: 16

31
Violations
5
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/24/2024 Non-S&S $0
02/01/2012 56.14211(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/13/2010 56.9100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
10/29/2009 56.13011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/21/2009 46.8(a)(2) S&S HighNegligence $270
06/16/2009 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/16/2009 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/16/2009 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/16/2009 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2008 56.4603(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2008 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2008 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
10/28/2008 56.12034 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2008 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $807
10/28/2008 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
03/05/2008 56.20003(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/15/2007 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/15/2007 56.12026 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/17/2006 56.4203 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/02/2005 56.14209(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/13/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 153d lost
06/24/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None
09/28/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/09/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
02/23/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
11/30/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 139d restricted
08/25/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/03/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted
07/18/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/18/2025 11/21/2025 19.25 1
05/13/2025 05/16/2025 28.75 1
04/10/2025 04/10/2025 0.50 1
02/10/2025 02/12/2025 22.50 1
06/24/2024 10/21/2024 20.50 1
04/08/2024 04/10/2024 21.00 1
10/25/2023 10/25/2023 10.00 1
09/25/2023 09/27/2023 20.00 2
05/16/2023 06/02/2023 2.50 1
04/17/2023 04/20/2023 13.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3100084
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees16
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates35.5430560, -82.6911110
Nearest TownEnka

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Enka have?

Enka has 31 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Enka?

Enka is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Enka, Buncombe County, NC. It currently has 16 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Enka?

According to MSHA records, Enka has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Enka?

Enka is operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC and controlled by Vulcan Materials Company. MSHA Mine ID: 3100084.