Key Takeaway

North Buncombe Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Asheville, Buncombe County, NC. It has 61 violations on record (7 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co.

North Buncombe Quarry

Active Surface Stone

Operator: B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co

Controller: Jeffrey Goodman

Location: Asheville, Buncombe County, NC

Employees: 22

61
Violations
7
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/06/2022 56.12020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/06/2022 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/14/2021 46.11(b)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $139
03/04/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/23/2019 56.12020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/23/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/28/2019 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
02/21/2019 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
01/19/2018 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
01/11/2018 56.14115(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
01/11/2018 56.3201 Non-S&S LowNegligence $286
01/11/2018 56.3201 Non-S&S LowNegligence $243
01/11/2018 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $118
07/23/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/13/2013 56.12021 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/16/2012 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/16/2012 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $127
07/26/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/26/2012 56.14211(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/26/2012 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/04/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/13/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/06/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted
02/25/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/29/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/14/2014 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/18/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/06/2010 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/08/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
06/12/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/05/2026 01/06/2026 21.00 1
06/25/2025 07/14/2025 18.75 1
04/23/2025 05/15/2025 12.00 1
02/12/2025 02/14/2025 23.50 1
09/24/2024 09/24/2024 5.25 1
05/06/2024 06/17/2024 31.25 1
02/02/2024 02/09/2024 37.00 2
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 4.75 1
04/18/2023 04/20/2023 19.25 1
12/05/2022 12/08/2022 19.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3101903
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees22
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates35.6811110, -82.6008330
Nearest TownAsheville

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does North Buncombe Quarry have?

North Buncombe Quarry has 61 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is North Buncombe Quarry?

North Buncombe Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Asheville, Buncombe County, NC. It currently has 22 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at North Buncombe Quarry?

According to MSHA records, North Buncombe Quarry has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates North Buncombe Quarry?

North Buncombe Quarry is operated by B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co and controlled by Jeffrey Goodman. MSHA Mine ID: 3101903.