K-T Feldspar Plant and Mine
Active
Facility
Nonmetal
Operator: The Quartz Corp USA
Controller: Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS
Location: Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Employees: 49
247
Violations
60
S&S Violations
42
Accidents
$213K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 247 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 | |
| 07/08/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/07/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/07/2025 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/12/2024 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 08/12/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/09/2024 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 08/08/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/07/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/07/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/07/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/07/2024 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/07/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/01/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/31/2024 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/31/2024 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/31/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 42 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2023 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/26/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/17/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 8d lost, 27d restricted |
| 05/28/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/07/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/24/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/13/2020 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/05/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/29/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/02/2019 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 117 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2026 | 02/20/2026 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 01/15/2026 | 01/15/2026 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 12/15/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 27.50 | 1 |
| 06/18/2025 | 07/09/2025 | 46.50 | 1 |
| 04/16/2025 | 04/29/2025 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 03/03/2025 | 03/07/2025 | 97.00 | 3 |
| 09/26/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 08/06/2024 | 08/26/2024 | 63.00 | 2 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/28/2024 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 03/29/2024 | 05/06/2024 | 17.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3101334
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionFeldspar
Employees49
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates35.9286110, -82.0908330
Nearest TownSpruce Pine
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does K-T Feldspar Plant and Mine have?
K-T Feldspar Plant and Mine has 247 MSHA violations on record, of which 60 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $213K.
What type of mine is K-T Feldspar Plant and Mine?
K-T Feldspar Plant and Mine is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC. It currently has 49 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at K-T Feldspar Plant and Mine?
According to MSHA records, K-T Feldspar Plant and Mine has 42 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates K-T Feldspar Plant and Mine?
K-T Feldspar Plant and Mine is operated by The Quartz Corp USA and controlled by Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS. MSHA Mine ID: 3101334.