Key Takeaway
Midnight Blue is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Spruce Pine, Mcdowell County, NC. It has 33 violations on record (9 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Quality Stone LLC.
Midnight Blue
Operator: Quality Stone LLC
Controller: Benjy D Boyd; Ralph D Boyd
Location: Spruce Pine, Mcdowell County, NC
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 33 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/01/2025 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/01/2025 | 56.18002(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/05/2025 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/02/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/19/2023 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/19/2023 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/19/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/07/2022 | 56.18002(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/14/2021 | 56.3131 | S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 01/22/2021 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/13/2021 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/13/2021 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $139 |
| 07/23/2020 | 56.20002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/23/2020 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/03/2020 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/29/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/29/2020 | 56.9003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 05/30/2019 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 36 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | 12/02/2025 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 08/04/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 03/04/2025 | 03/05/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 02/01/2024 | 02/05/2024 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 07/14/2023 | 08/02/2023 | 36.25 | 1 |
| 02/27/2023 | 03/02/2023 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 09/06/2022 | 09/12/2022 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 02/07/2022 | 02/10/2022 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 04/14/2021 | 04/15/2021 | 18.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Midnight Blue have?
Midnight Blue has 33 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Midnight Blue?
Midnight Blue is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Spruce Pine, Mcdowell County, NC. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Midnight Blue?
According to MSHA records, Midnight Blue has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Midnight Blue?
Midnight Blue is operated by Quality Stone LLC and controlled by Benjy D Boyd; Ralph D Boyd. MSHA Mine ID: 3102262.