Key Takeaway

Hewitt Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Topton, Swain County, NC. It has 130 violations on record (30 S&S) and $22K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nantahala Talc & Limestone Company Inc.

Hewitt Quarry

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Nantahala Talc & Limestone Company Inc

Controller: William L McNeely Jr.

Location: Topton, Swain County, NC

Employees: 15

130
Violations
30
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$22K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/19/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/05/2024 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/04/2024 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
12/15/2023 Non-S&S $0
08/10/2023 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $252
08/09/2023 56.12020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/09/2023 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/09/2023 56.13011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/16/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
02/02/2021 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/23/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/22/2017 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/22/2017 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/29/2016 56.14131(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/15/2016 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/14/2016 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/14/2016 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/14/2016 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/14/2016 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
02/05/2014 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $108

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/15/2023 ENTRAPMENT NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/08/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
06/16/2008 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 1d lost
01/02/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/14/2005 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/02/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/12/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/16/2000 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/02/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/05/2025 11/06/2025 14.75 1
08/19/2025 08/21/2025 23.25 1
03/17/2025 03/25/2025 19.00 1
06/04/2024 06/07/2024 19.00 1
02/27/2024 02/29/2024 23.50 1
12/15/2023 03/04/2024 44.00 4
09/14/2023 09/29/2023 24.50 1
08/08/2023 08/11/2023 48.25 2
03/06/2023 03/09/2023 16.25 1
06/14/2022 06/16/2022 12.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3100036
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees15
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates35.3013890, -83.6541670
Nearest TownTopton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Hewitt Quarry have?

Hewitt Quarry has 130 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $22K.

What type of mine is Hewitt Quarry?

Hewitt Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Topton, Swain County, NC. It currently has 15 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Hewitt Quarry?

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

Who operates Hewitt Quarry?

Hewitt Quarry is operated by Nantahala Talc & Limestone Company Inc and controlled by William L McNeely Jr.. MSHA Mine ID: 3100036.