Wiseman Sullins/Chalk
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: The Quartz Corp USA
Controller: Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS
Location: Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Employees: 10
165
Violations
51
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$43K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 165 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/30/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 56.14132 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/27/2024 | 56.3200 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/11/2024 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,321 |
| 06/11/2024 | 56.3401 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,188 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/20/2023 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/20/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/19/2023 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 07/13/2023 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/13/2023 | 56.4230(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/13/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/09/2023 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/09/2023 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/09/2023 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 02/07/2014 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/15/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 241d lost |
| 01/15/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/27/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 09/06/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 21d lost |
Inspections
View all 83 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | 9.50 | 1 | |
| 01/21/2026 | 01/21/2026 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 12/08/2025 | 12/08/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 10/20/2025 | 10/27/2025 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/03/2025 | 3.25 | 2 |
| 08/11/2025 | 08/13/2025 | 29.50 | 1 |
| 03/18/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 01/29/2025 | 02/24/2025 | 36.00 | 1 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/11/2024 | 07/01/2024 | 27.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3100117
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionFeldspar
Employees10
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates35.9355560, -82.0738890
Nearest TownSpruce Pine
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wiseman Sullins/Chalk have?
Wiseman Sullins/Chalk has 165 MSHA violations on record, of which 51 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $43K.
What type of mine is Wiseman Sullins/Chalk?
Wiseman Sullins/Chalk is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC. It currently has 10 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Wiseman Sullins/Chalk?
According to MSHA records, Wiseman Sullins/Chalk has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Wiseman Sullins/Chalk?
Wiseman Sullins/Chalk is operated by The Quartz Corp USA and controlled by Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS. MSHA Mine ID: 3100117.