Key Takeaway

PENROSE QUARRY is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Penrose, Transylvania County, NC. It has 52 violations on record (8 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC.

PENROSE QUARRY

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Controller: Vulcan Materials Company

Location: Penrose, Transylvania County, NC

Employees: 7

52
Violations
8
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/22/2018 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/22/2013 56.12034 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/19/2013 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/16/2010 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
02/05/2009 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/16/2007 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/10/2007 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/30/2006 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $300
12/21/2005 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/20/2005 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/20/2005 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/21/2005 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/21/2005 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/30/2005 56.14209(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/30/2005 56.14101(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $165
03/30/2005 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $165
03/30/2005 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/30/2005 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $99
03/30/2005 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $99
03/02/2004 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/27/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
04/24/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
08/04/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 51d restricted
06/22/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/11/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/18/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/07/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/14/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/17/2026 02/18/2026 20.00 1
08/08/2025 08/08/2025 6.75 1
04/24/2025 04/24/2025 14.00 1
02/26/2025 02/26/2025 13.00 2
09/24/2024 09/24/2024 5.50 1
04/10/2024 04/11/2024 17.50 1
10/18/2023 10/18/2023 10.00 1
07/19/2023 07/20/2023 16.50 1
05/15/2023 05/18/2023 13.50 1
11/14/2022 11/18/2022 7.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3100111
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees7
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates35.2711110, -82.6730560
Nearest TownPenrose

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does PENROSE QUARRY have?

PENROSE QUARRY has 52 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is PENROSE QUARRY?

PENROSE QUARRY is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Penrose, Transylvania County, NC. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at PENROSE QUARRY?

According to MSHA records, PENROSE QUARRY has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates PENROSE QUARRY?

PENROSE QUARRY is operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC and controlled by Vulcan Materials Company. MSHA Mine ID: 3100111.