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
Operator: Sibelco North America, Inc
Controller: S C R-Sibelco Nv
Location: Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Employees: 15
Recent Violations
View all 96 →| 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
View all 27 →| 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
View all 74 →| 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 |
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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.