Key Takeaway

Poplar Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Poplar, Mitchell County, NC. It has 17 violations on record (8 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Horizon 30 LLC.

Poplar Mine

Abandoned Surface Stone

Operator: Horizon 30 LLC

Controller: Brent A Fernandes; Joel B Weiner; Sean E Chipman

Location: Poplar, Mitchell County, NC

17
Violations
8
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$10K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/15/2026 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/05/2025 Non-S&S $0
06/05/2025 56.14105 S&S HighNegligence $1,467
06/05/2025 46.7(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,467
06/05/2025 46.5(a) S&S HighNegligence $5,277
06/05/2025 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/05/2025 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $165
06/05/2025 56.9315 S&S ModNegligence $151
06/05/2025 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $151
04/16/2025 56.5001(a)/56.5005 S&S ModNegligence $165
04/16/2025 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/08/2025 41.20 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/08/2025 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/08/2025 46.3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/08/2025 46.5 Non-S&S HighNegligence $168
04/08/2025 46.5 Non-S&S ModNegligence $168
04/08/2025 56.3131 S&S ModNegligence $366

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/15/2026 01/15/2026 3.75 1
08/11/2025 08/14/2025 3.50 1
08/05/2025 08/06/2025 15.50 1
06/24/2025 07/14/2025 20.50 1
06/04/2025 06/16/2025 23.50 1
04/08/2025 05/29/2025 68.75 2
04/04/2025 05/22/2025 12.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3102365
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.0855560, -82.3422220
Nearest TownPoplar

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Poplar Mine have?

Poplar Mine has 17 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.

What type of mine is Poplar Mine?

Poplar Mine is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Poplar, Mitchell County, NC. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Poplar Mine?

According to MSHA records, Poplar Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Poplar Mine?

Poplar Mine is operated by Horizon 30 LLC and controlled by Brent A Fernandes; Joel B Weiner; Sean E Chipman. MSHA Mine ID: 3102365.