The Feldspar Plant
Active
Facility
Nonmetal
Operator: The Quartz Corp USA
Controller: Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS
Location: Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Employees: 77
447
Violations
147
S&S Violations
58
Accidents
$299K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 447 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 56.14107(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/07/2025 | 56.14109(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/12/2025 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $366 |
| 02/10/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/22/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/06/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/05/2024 | 56.12005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/05/2024 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/05/2024 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $861 |
| 03/05/2024 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,918 |
| 07/26/2023 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $834 |
| 03/15/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | LowNegligence | $318 |
| 03/15/2023 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/15/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 58 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/24/2025 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/08/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/06/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/25/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/13/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/18/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/25/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/05/2020 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/29/2019 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 16d restricted |
| 02/07/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 121 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | 01/26/2026 | 36.00 | 2 |
| 10/21/2025 | 11/03/2025 | 38.25 | 1 |
| 10/20/2025 | 10/27/2025 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | 07/09/2025 | 40.00 | 1 |
| 06/30/2025 | 07/14/2025 | 30.25 | 2 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/24/2025 | 65.50 | 2 |
| 09/05/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 35.00 | 3 |
| 08/21/2024 | 09/03/2024 | 51.25 | 4 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/28/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 03/27/2024 | 05/06/2024 | 32.75 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3100354
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionFeldspar
Employees77
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates35.9055560, -82.0605560
Nearest TownSpruce Pine
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does The Feldspar Plant have?
The Feldspar Plant has 447 MSHA violations on record, of which 147 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $299K.
What type of mine is The Feldspar Plant?
The Feldspar Plant is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC. It currently has 77 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at The Feldspar Plant?
According to MSHA records, The Feldspar Plant has 58 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates The Feldspar Plant?
The Feldspar Plant is operated by The Quartz Corp USA and controlled by Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS. MSHA Mine ID: 3100354.