Key Takeaway
Fountain Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Fountain, Pitt County, NC. It has 153 violations on record (40 S&S) and $63K in proposed penalties. Operated by Martin Marietta Materials Inc.
Fountain Quarry
Operator: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Location: Fountain, Pitt County, NC
Employees: 17
Recent Violations
View all 153 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 04/29/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/27/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/26/2024 | 56.4603(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/26/2024 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/26/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/26/2024 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/12/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $214 |
| 04/12/2023 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $214 |
| 10/26/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/25/2021 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $148 | |
| 10/05/2021 | 56.3130 | S&S | HighNegligence | $15,300 |
| 10/05/2021 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $15,300 |
| 09/28/2021 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 09/28/2021 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/21/2021 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 10/28/2020 | 56.9313 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,394 |
| 10/28/2020 | 56.3130 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,394 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2021 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 70d restricted |
| 08/09/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 125d restricted |
| 09/07/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/07/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 38d restricted |
| 06/26/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 153d lost, 58d restricted |
| 06/10/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/26/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/09/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/31/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 10/15/2008 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
Inspections
View all 85 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | 10/22/2025 | 35.75 | 1 |
| 04/15/2025 | 04/16/2025 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 11/13/2024 | 11/14/2024 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 04/29/2024 | 05/01/2024 | 36.00 | 1 |
| 02/26/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 92.75 | 3 |
| 06/27/2023 | 06/28/2023 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 04/17/2023 | 04/17/2023 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 04/10/2023 | 04/12/2023 | 37.75 | 1 |
| 10/24/2022 | 11/07/2022 | 35.75 | 1 |
| 05/09/2022 | 05/11/2022 | 39.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fountain Quarry have?
Fountain Quarry has 153 MSHA violations on record, of which 40 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $63K.
What type of mine is Fountain Quarry?
Fountain Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Fountain, Pitt County, NC. It currently has 17 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fountain Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Fountain Quarry has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fountain Quarry?
Fountain Quarry is operated by Martin Marietta Materials Inc and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3100065.