Key Takeaway

Moss Mine & Mill is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, NC. It has 142 violations on record (34 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc.

Moss Mine & Mill

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc

Controller: Imerys S A

Location: Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, NC

Employees: 14

142
Violations
34
S&S Violations
26
Accidents
$34K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/23/2025 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/23/2025 56.14201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $165
01/08/2024 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/08/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/08/2024 46.5(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $595
01/08/2024 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/12/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $155
07/12/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/05/2023 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $155
10/20/2021 46.7(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $139
10/20/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
10/20/2021 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
10/20/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
10/20/2021 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/10/2021 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $136
09/02/2020 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $298
09/02/2020 56.14130(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/02/2020 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
05/28/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/31/2018 56.13011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/22/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/20/2020 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
07/17/2019 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
08/22/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
09/13/2017 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/21/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
05/19/2012 ELECTRICAL DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 12d lost, 19d restricted
11/05/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 162d restricted
04/14/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/18/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/09/2026 02/12/2026 38.50 1
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 1.25 1
04/21/2025 04/22/2025 11.75 1
01/21/2025 01/24/2025 18.25 1
05/20/2024 05/20/2024 0.75 1
04/01/2024 04/03/2024 32.00 1
01/08/2024 01/10/2024 24.25 1
09/05/2023 09/06/2023 3.25 1
07/12/2023 07/13/2023 19.50 1
01/04/2023 01/06/2023 14.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3100273
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionMica
Employees14
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates35.2147220, -81.3769440
Nearest TownKings Mountain

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Moss Mine & Mill have?

Moss Mine & Mill has 142 MSHA violations on record, of which 34 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.

What type of mine is Moss Mine & Mill?

Moss Mine & Mill is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, NC. It currently has 14 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Moss Mine & Mill?

According to MSHA records, Moss Mine & Mill has 26 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Moss Mine & Mill?

Moss Mine & Mill is operated by Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc and controlled by Imerys S A. MSHA Mine ID: 3100273.