Miller Creek Quarry And Mill
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: Thompson Contractors Inc
Controller: Franklin A Thompson
Location: Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, NC
Employees: 14
55
Violations
10
S&S Violations
18
Accidents
$8K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 55 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/14/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2024 | 56.4230(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/07/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/06/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/22/2023 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/29/2023 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/29/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/12/2022 | 56.12002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $442 |
| 09/22/2020 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $185 |
| 08/20/2019 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $372 |
| 08/20/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 01/09/2018 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/04/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 12/01/2015 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2012 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/05/2012 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 18 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 11/02/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/26/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 08/03/2022 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/27/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/10/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 03/11/2019 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | 4d lost |
| 04/19/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 299d lost |
| 09/09/2016 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/20/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 55d restricted |
Inspections
View all 69 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 07/22/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 03/13/2025 | 03/14/2025 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 04/23/2024 | 04/24/2024 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 02/05/2024 | 02/07/2024 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 09/06/2023 | 09/06/2023 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2023 | 05/22/2023 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 03/29/2023 | 03/31/2023 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 09/06/2022 | 09/12/2022 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 03/03/2022 | 03/07/2022 | 23.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3100083
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees14
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates35.3444440, -81.9972220
Nearest TownRutherfordton
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Miller Creek Quarry And Mill have?
Miller Creek Quarry And Mill has 55 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Miller Creek Quarry And Mill?
Miller Creek Quarry And Mill is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, NC. It currently has 14 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Miller Creek Quarry And Mill?
According to MSHA records, Miller Creek Quarry And Mill has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Miller Creek Quarry And Mill?
Miller Creek Quarry And Mill is operated by Thompson Contractors Inc and controlled by Franklin A Thompson. MSHA Mine ID: 3100083.