Key Takeaway

Quartz / Feldspar Operation is a intermittent facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC. It has 96 violations on record (18 S&S) and $28K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sibelco North America, Inc.

Quartz / Feldspar Operation

Intermittent Facility Nonmetal

Operator: Sibelco North America, Inc

Controller: S C R-Sibelco Nv

Location: Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC

Employees: 15

96
Violations
18
S&S Violations
27
Accidents
$28K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/19/2019 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/21/2019 56.16005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
05/21/2019 56.11012 S&S LowNegligence $181
05/20/2019 56.9300(b) S&S LowNegligence $405
02/26/2019 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/26/2019 56.17001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/26/2019 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/26/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/25/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/15/2018 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/15/2018 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/03/2017 56.12020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/11/2017 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
06/15/2016 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
11/24/2015 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/11/2014 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/10/2014 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $687
11/06/2013 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
11/04/2013 56.14115(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/21/2013 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/07/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/16/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 36d lost, 89d restricted
01/22/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/20/2012 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/06/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
12/12/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 80d restricted
08/08/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/16/2011 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 144d restricted
04/20/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 12d lost, 19d restricted
03/18/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 36d lost, 78d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/05/2026 02/09/2026 3.75 1
12/08/2025 12/08/2025 11.00 1
07/15/2025 07/16/2025 6.50 1
03/26/2025 03/27/2025 15.00 1
06/04/2024 06/05/2024 7.00 1
03/13/2024 03/14/2024 12.50 1
09/12/2023 09/13/2023 14.50 1
02/23/2022 02/24/2022 19.00 2
09/27/2021 09/30/2021 6.25 1
06/01/2021 06/02/2021 11.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3100673
Mine TypeFacility
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionQuartz, Ground
Employees15
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates35.9366670, -82.0969440
Nearest TownSpruce Pine

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Quartz / Feldspar Operation have?

Quartz / Feldspar Operation has 96 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $28K.

What type of mine is Quartz / Feldspar Operation?

Quartz / Feldspar Operation is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC. It currently has 15 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Quartz / Feldspar Operation?

According to MSHA records, Quartz / Feldspar Operation has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Quartz / Feldspar Operation?

Quartz / Feldspar Operation is operated by Sibelco North America, Inc and controlled by S C R-Sibelco Nv. MSHA Mine ID: 3100673.