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
Operator: Horizon 30 LLC
Controller: Brent A Fernandes; Joel B Weiner; Sean E Chipman
Location: Poplar, Mitchell County, NC
Recent Violations
View all 17 →| 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
View all 7 →| 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
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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.