Key Takeaway

Smethport Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Jefferson, Ashe County, NC. It has 141 violations on record (37 S&S) and $55K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cardinal Quarries LLC.

Smethport Quarry

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Cardinal Quarries LLC

Controller: Doug Dalton

Location: Jefferson, Ashe County, NC

Employees: 8

141
Violations
37
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$55K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/04/2025 56.4200(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/29/2024 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
12/06/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $388
06/15/2023 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/15/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/07/2022 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/26/2022 56.20003(b) S&S ModNegligence $144
12/14/2021 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $481
07/07/2020 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/05/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,146
11/05/2019 56.14100(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
11/05/2019 56.4200(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/10/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
07/09/2019 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $132
06/18/2018 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/13/2018 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
02/07/2018 56.4203 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/07/2018 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/06/2017 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/26/2016 56.12020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/23/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
07/17/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/11/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/28/2005 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 35d lost, 4d restricted
05/07/2004 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 8d restricted
12/03/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/15/2026 01/23/2026 20.00 1
10/15/2025 10/23/2025 58.75 2
09/10/2025 09/12/2025 17.00 1
06/02/2025 06/09/2025 48.75 2
03/17/2025 03/20/2025 16.00 1
10/29/2024 12/18/2024 46.00 2
07/09/2024 07/09/2024 1.00 1
05/14/2024 07/09/2024 32.75 2
12/06/2023 02/05/2024 52.75 1
06/05/2023 07/05/2023 49.25 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3101356
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees8
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates36.4383330, -81.4911110
Nearest TownJefferson

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Smethport Quarry have?

Smethport Quarry has 141 MSHA violations on record, of which 37 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $55K.

What type of mine is Smethport Quarry?

Smethport Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Jefferson, Ashe County, NC. It currently has 8 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Smethport Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Smethport Quarry has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Smethport Quarry?

Smethport Quarry is operated by Cardinal Quarries LLC and controlled by Doug Dalton. MSHA Mine ID: 3101356.