Key Takeaway
Patterson Mine and Mill is a active facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, NC. It has 31 violations on record (7 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc..
Patterson Mine and Mill
Operator: Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc.
Controller: Imerys S A
Location: Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, NC
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 31 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 12/23/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/23/2025 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/19/2022 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/19/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/19/2021 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/09/2021 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/27/2020 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/28/2019 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/17/2017 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/24/2016 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 07/19/2016 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 06/03/2013 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/11/2012 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/04/2011 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/13/2010 | 56.12026 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/17/2010 | 56.14112(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 06/21/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 252d lost |
| 09/26/2022 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 01/18/2001 | MACHINERY | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 6d lost, 32d restricted |
| 03/04/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 61 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 12/23/2025 | 19.50 | 3 | |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 04/22/2025 | 04/22/2025 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/24/2025 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/20/2024 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 04/03/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 01/09/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 07/11/2023 | 07/13/2023 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 01/04/2023 | 01/06/2023 | 6.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Patterson Mine and Mill have?
Patterson Mine and Mill has 31 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Patterson Mine and Mill?
Patterson Mine and Mill is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, NC. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Patterson Mine and Mill?
According to MSHA records, Patterson Mine and Mill has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Patterson Mine and Mill?
Patterson Mine and Mill is operated by Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc. and controlled by Imerys S A. MSHA Mine ID: 3100274.