Key Takeaway

PLANT #1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Burnsville, Yancey County, NC. It has 29 violations on record (10 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Unimin Corp.

PLANT #1

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Unimin Corp

Controller: Covia Holdings LLC

Location: Burnsville, Yancey County, NC

29
Violations
10
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/17/2011 56.14115 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/13/2010 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/07/2010 56.14112(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $162
10/07/2010 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/07/2010 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/07/2010 56.9301 Non-S&S ModNegligence $334
06/09/2010 56.14206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/09/2010 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $150
06/09/2010 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/19/2009 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $162
05/19/2009 56.20013 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2008 56.14131(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2008 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2008 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2008 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/19/2008 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/09/2007 56.15006 S&S ModNegligence $268
01/09/2007 56.15006 S&S ModNegligence $203
12/13/2006 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/13/2006 56.14200 S&S LowNegligence $84

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/24/2010 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/28/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/04/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/05/2003 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/02/2011 11/02/2011 2.75 1
05/19/2011 05/20/2011 6.00 1
05/16/2011 05/24/2011 27.00 1
10/07/2010 10/14/2010 28.50 1
09/01/2010 09/03/2010 19.50 1
06/09/2010 06/10/2010 23.00 1
06/08/2010 06/08/2010 23.50 1
10/13/2009 10/16/2009 26.00 1
05/18/2009 05/20/2009 22.50 1
03/18/2009 03/19/2009 23.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3100678
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionOlivine
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates35.9597220, -82.2836110
Nearest TownBurnsville

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does PLANT #1 have?

PLANT #1 has 29 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is PLANT #1?

PLANT #1 is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Burnsville, Yancey County, NC. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at PLANT #1?

According to MSHA records, PLANT #1 has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates PLANT #1?

PLANT #1 is operated by Unimin Corp and controlled by Covia Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 3100678.