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
Operator: Nantahala Talc & Limestone Company Inc
Controller: William L McNeely Jr.
Location: Topton, Swain County, NC
Employees: 15
Recent Violations
View all 130 →| 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
View all 9 →| 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
View all 73 →| 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 |
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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.