Key Takeaway
Whitewater Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Sapphire, Transylvania County, NC. It has 55 violations on record (11 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by LBM Industries Inc.
Whitewater Quarry
Operator: LBM Industries Inc
Controller: William L McNeely Jr.
Location: Sapphire, Transylvania County, NC
Employees: 14
Recent Violations
View all 55 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/09/2024 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/09/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/08/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/02/2021 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/25/2020 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 02/25/2020 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/07/2019 | 56.4102 | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/07/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $474 |
| 04/30/2018 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/17/2017 | 56.4400(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/15/2016 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 04/27/2016 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 05/13/2014 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/23/2013 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/18/2013 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 07/26/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/03/2012 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/29/2010 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 05/11/2010 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/10/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/10/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 05/04/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/15/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/01/2000 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
Inspections
View all 64 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | 12/12/2025 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2025 | 06/16/2025 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 03/04/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 08/26/2024 | 08/29/2024 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 07/09/2024 | 08/28/2024 | 107.50 | 3 |
| 02/12/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 40.00 | 1 |
| 09/13/2023 | 09/13/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/07/2023 | 08/10/2023 | 28.75 | 1 |
| 03/08/2023 | 03/09/2023 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 07/19/2022 | 07/25/2022 | 12.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Whitewater Quarry have?
Whitewater Quarry has 55 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is Whitewater Quarry?
Whitewater Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Sapphire, Transylvania County, NC. It currently has 14 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Whitewater Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Whitewater Quarry has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Whitewater Quarry?
Whitewater Quarry is operated by LBM Industries Inc and controlled by William L McNeely Jr.. MSHA Mine ID: 3101774.