Key Takeaway

Spruce Pine is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Bakersville, Mitchell County, NC. It has 23 violations on record (6 S&S) and $58K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC.

Spruce Pine

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Controller: Vulcan Materials Company

Location: Bakersville, Mitchell County, NC

Employees: 11

23
Violations
6
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$58K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/06/2023 46.11(b)(6) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/06/2023 56.18002(a) S&S HighNegligence $6,688
06/06/2023 56.15005 S&S ModNegligence $2,014
06/03/2023 Non-S&S $0
05/09/2023 46.7(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,385
02/10/2021 56.4102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
02/10/2021 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
02/27/2019 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
02/28/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
09/03/2015 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/22/2013 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/04/2011 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
05/03/2011 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/03/2011 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $540
11/16/2010 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $499
10/07/2008 56.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/10/2008 50.20(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
11/06/2007 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/10/2005 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
05/10/2005 56.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/28/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/03/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None
05/26/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/25/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 27d restricted
09/29/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted
07/22/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 105d lost, 7d restricted
06/24/2000 MACHINERY FATALITY Fatal

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/28/2026 01/28/2026 6.00 1
10/29/2025 11/17/2025 12.75 1
04/07/2025 04/15/2025 13.00 1
11/20/2024 11/22/2024 19.00 1
06/14/2024 06/14/2024 10.00 1
06/05/2024 06/17/2024 2.25 1
05/22/2024 05/28/2024 6.00 1
01/30/2024 01/31/2024 15.00 1
10/18/2023 11/06/2023 22.25 1
09/19/2023 09/23/2023 22.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3101840
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees11
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift11.0
Coordinates35.9702780, -82.0994440
Nearest TownBakersville

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Spruce Pine have?

Spruce Pine has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $58K.

What type of mine is Spruce Pine?

Spruce Pine is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Bakersville, Mitchell County, NC. It currently has 11 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Spruce Pine?

According to MSHA records, Spruce Pine has 7 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Spruce Pine?

Spruce Pine is operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC and controlled by Vulcan Materials Company. MSHA Mine ID: 3101840.