Hillsborough Mine
Active
Surface
Metal
Operator: Resco Products Inc
Controller: RHI Magnesita
Location: Hillsborough, Orange County, NC
Employees: 18
240
Violations
98
S&S Violations
16
Accidents
$120K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 240 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/22/2023 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/22/2023 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $376 |
| 03/22/2023 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/22/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/07/2021 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/01/2020 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/01/2020 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/10/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 02/26/2019 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/25/2019 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/29/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 06/17/2015 | 56.14100(d) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,473 |
| 06/17/2015 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $499 |
| 06/16/2015 | 56.14112(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,329 |
| 06/16/2015 | 56.14103(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 06/16/2015 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,106 |
| 06/16/2015 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,106 |
| 06/16/2015 | 56.14112(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,329 |
| 06/16/2015 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $4,329 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2017 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 45d lost |
| 08/29/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 03/13/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 155d lost |
| 10/16/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/22/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 03/29/2005 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/17/2005 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 03/22/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 116d lost |
| 11/08/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 05/19/2003 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 104 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 07/16/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 11/19/2024 | 11/20/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/21/2024 | 24.25 | 1 |
| 01/10/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 07/24/2023 | 07/25/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 04/05/2023 | 04/05/2023 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 03/22/2023 | 03/23/2023 | 34.00 | 2 |
| 09/01/2022 | 09/07/2022 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 01/12/2022 | 01/13/2022 | 21.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3100233
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionAlumina
Employees18
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.0701930, -79.1047220
Nearest TownHillsborough
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hillsborough Mine have?
Hillsborough Mine has 240 MSHA violations on record, of which 98 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $120K.
What type of mine is Hillsborough Mine?
Hillsborough Mine is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. It currently has 18 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hillsborough Mine?
According to MSHA records, Hillsborough Mine has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hillsborough Mine?
Hillsborough Mine is operated by Resco Products Inc and controlled by RHI Magnesita. MSHA Mine ID: 3100233.