Key Takeaway

KT Mica is a active facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC. It has 49 violations on record (7 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by The Quartz Corp USA.

KT Mica

Active Facility Nonmetal

Operator: The Quartz Corp USA

Controller: Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS

Location: Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC

Employees: 5

49
Violations
7
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/05/2024 48.23(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/03/2021 56.11016 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
02/03/2021 56.4603 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
12/27/2017 56.14115(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/30/2016 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/21/2015 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/14/2015 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
11/20/2013 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $460
11/20/2013 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/05/2013 56.12030 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/05/2013 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/18/2012 47.32(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/05/2011 56.20014 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/05/2011 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/09/2010 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/09/2010 56.12023 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/09/2010 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/23/2010 56.14205 S&S ModNegligence $207
06/23/2010 56.14132(b)(1) S&S ModNegligence $207
02/04/2010 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/01/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 118d restricted
08/21/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/14/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/03/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/17/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/24/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/15/2026 01/15/2026 0.50 1
12/09/2025 12/11/2025 28.00 1
07/16/2025 07/16/2025 1.25 1
06/17/2025 06/17/2025 13.50 1
02/12/2025 02/12/2025 12.00 1
09/04/2024 09/04/2024 10.50 1
05/22/2024 05/28/2024 0.50 1
04/25/2024 05/21/2024 3.25 1
03/12/2024 03/13/2024 10.75 1
03/04/2024 03/19/2024 36.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3101955
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionMica
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates35.9063890, -82.0616670
Nearest TownSpruce Pine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does KT Mica have?

KT Mica has 49 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is KT Mica?

KT Mica is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at KT Mica?

According to MSHA records, KT Mica has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates KT Mica?

KT Mica is operated by The Quartz Corp USA and controlled by Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS. MSHA Mine ID: 3101955.