Standard Mineral Division
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC
Controller: R T Vanderbilt Company Inc
Location: Robbins, Moore County, NC
Employees: 32
208
Violations
46
S&S Violations
21
Accidents
$44K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 208 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2025 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/25/2025 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/21/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/04/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/23/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/09/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/09/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/29/2021 | 56.18002(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $257 |
| 07/29/2021 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/29/2021 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/27/2021 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 07/27/2021 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 07/27/2021 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 07/27/2021 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 12/08/2020 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 21 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
| 02/20/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 72d restricted |
| 05/25/2023 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/16/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/15/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/22/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/09/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 06/05/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/12/2017 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/26/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 126 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | 02/09/2026 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 12/17/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 08/19/2025 | 08/21/2025 | 24.75 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/09/2025 | 04/10/2025 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 02/18/2025 | 02/25/2025 | 31.25 | 1 |
| 10/01/2024 | 10/01/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 09/03/2024 | 09/05/2024 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2024 | 06/25/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3100687
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionPyrophyllite
Employees32
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates35.4163890, -79.6108330
Nearest TownRobbins
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Standard Mineral Division have?
Standard Mineral Division has 208 MSHA violations on record, of which 46 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $44K.
What type of mine is Standard Mineral Division?
Standard Mineral Division is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Robbins, Moore County, NC. It currently has 32 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Standard Mineral Division?
According to MSHA records, Standard Mineral Division has 21 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Standard Mineral Division?
Standard Mineral Division is operated by Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC and controlled by R T Vanderbilt Company Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3100687.