Key Takeaway
Steel Gray is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC. It has 7 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Buechel Stone Corp..
Steel Gray
Operator: Buechel Stone Corp.
Controller: Shaun Buechel; Dominique Von Wald; Michael Buechel
Location: Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Recent Violations
View all 7 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2025 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/16/2024 | 56.6306(f)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/29/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/01/2022 | 56.18002(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/19/2018 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/19/2018 | 56.6102(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $208 |
| 04/19/2018 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Inspections
View all 15 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/05/2025 | 5.25 | 2 |
| 05/16/2024 | 05/17/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 02/28/2024 | 03/05/2024 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 09/11/2023 | 09/12/2023 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 05/16/2023 | 06/02/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 05/16/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 03/22/2023 | 03/23/2023 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 01/27/2022 | 03/21/2022 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 01/27/2021 | 01/27/2021 | 6.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Steel Gray have?
Steel Gray has 7 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is Steel Gray?
Steel Gray is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Steel Gray?
According to MSHA records, Steel Gray has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Steel Gray?
Steel Gray is operated by Buechel Stone Corp. and controlled by Shaun Buechel; Dominique Von Wald; Michael Buechel. MSHA Mine ID: 3102315.