Key Takeaway

Hawkins Mine is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC. It has 93 violations on record (25 S&S) and $30K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sibelco North America, Inc.

Hawkins Mine

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Sibelco North America, Inc

Controller: S C R-Sibelco Nv

Location: Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC

Employees: 5

93
Violations
25
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$30K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/14/2024 Non-S&S $0
01/11/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/10/2024 56.12030 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/10/2024 56.4230(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/14/2023 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/26/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
10/25/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/29/2022 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
01/26/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/10/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
05/10/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
05/10/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
05/10/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
05/10/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
05/10/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
03/10/2021 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
08/04/2020 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
07/16/2019 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $230
07/16/2019 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/31/2017 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/07/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 51d restricted
11/21/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/03/2010 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/26/2009 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 29d restricted
03/13/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 42d restricted
09/19/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted
12/30/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/05/2026 02/09/2026 3.75 1
12/09/2025 12/11/2025 29.00 1
08/20/2025 08/20/2025 3.50 1
07/16/2025 07/16/2025 1.25 1
06/16/2025 06/18/2025 29.50 1
03/13/2025 03/19/2025 14.50 1
09/24/2024 09/27/2024 20.25 1
08/27/2024 08/29/2024 16.00 1
05/13/2024 08/13/2024 18.25 3
01/08/2024 01/12/2024 44.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3100362
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionFeldspar
Employees5
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates35.9383330, -82.0908330
Nearest TownSpruce Pine

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Hawkins Mine have?

Hawkins Mine has 93 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $30K.

What type of mine is Hawkins Mine?

Hawkins Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Hawkins Mine?

According to MSHA records, Hawkins Mine has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Hawkins Mine?

Hawkins Mine is operated by Sibelco North America, Inc and controlled by S C R-Sibelco Nv. MSHA Mine ID: 3100362.