Key Takeaway

Mathews Quarry is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Marion, Mcdowell County, NC. It has 24 violations on record (6 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Smoky Mountain Natural Stone LLC.

Mathews Quarry

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Smoky Mountain Natural Stone LLC

Controller: Nick B Waycaster Jr

Location: Marion, Mcdowell County, NC

Employees: 1

24
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/26/2025 56.3131 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/26/2025 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/24/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/24/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/09/2021 56.14103(b) Non-S&S $0
02/09/2021 56.4102 Non-S&S $0
01/22/2021 46.5(a) S&S ModNegligence $139
01/22/2021 46.8(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $139
01/14/2021 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/14/2021 56.14103(b) S&S ModNegligence $139
01/14/2021 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $139
08/05/2020 46.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/27/2019 56.14101(a)(3) S&S ModNegligence $121
07/06/2018 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/06/2018 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/06/2018 56.11001 S&S HighNegligence $286
06/13/2018 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
06/13/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/23/2018 41.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $118
09/14/2016 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/14/2026 01/15/2026 16.00 1
03/26/2025 04/18/2025 32.75 1
06/12/2024 07/18/2024 1.25 1
01/24/2024 02/02/2024 17.50 1
09/27/2023 09/27/2023 0.00 0
09/11/2023 09/12/2023 3.00 1
03/22/2023 03/22/2023 5.00 1
03/22/2022 03/25/2022 7.75 1
08/03/2021 08/04/2021 3.50 1
01/26/2021 02/12/2021 22.75 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3102283
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Stone NEC
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates35.7494440, -82.0086110
Nearest TownMarion

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mathews Quarry have?

Mathews Quarry has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Mathews Quarry?

Mathews Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Marion, Mcdowell County, NC. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mathews Quarry?

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

Who operates Mathews Quarry?

Mathews Quarry is operated by Smoky Mountain Natural Stone LLC and controlled by Nick B Waycaster Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 3102283.