Key Takeaway

Morganton is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Morganton, Burke County, NC. It has 26 violations on record (3 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC.

Morganton

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Controller: Vulcan Materials Company

Location: Morganton, Burke County, NC

Employees: 7

26
Violations
3
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/07/2021 56.9300 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
08/26/2020 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
01/22/2020 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/03/2015 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
05/15/2013 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/05/2013 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/24/2012 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/13/2009 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/07/2009 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/15/2008 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/14/2008 46.3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/14/2008 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/14/2008 56.4200(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/14/2008 47.41(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
10/14/2008 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/14/2008 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
04/17/2008 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $190
04/16/2008 56.3200 S&S ModNegligence $634
04/16/2008 56.18002(a) S&S ModNegligence $634
10/25/2004 56.14100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/22/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 5d restricted
08/30/2004 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
09/12/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted
08/18/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
02/24/2000 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/12/2026 01/14/2026 31.00 1
08/12/2025 08/15/2025 27.00 1
02/24/2025 03/10/2025 49.75 2
08/15/2024 08/16/2024 18.00 1
03/25/2024 03/28/2024 21.50 1
12/19/2023 12/20/2023 24.00 1
09/25/2023 09/28/2023 6.75 1
07/27/2023 07/28/2023 17.00 1
03/13/2023 03/16/2023 9.25 1
11/14/2022 11/15/2022 13.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3100007
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees7
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates35.7697220, -81.6600000
Nearest TownMorganton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Morganton have?

Morganton has 26 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Morganton?

Morganton is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Morganton, Burke County, NC. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Morganton?

According to MSHA records, Morganton has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Morganton?

Morganton is operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC and controlled by Vulcan Materials Company. MSHA Mine ID: 3100007.