Key Takeaway
Yancey Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Burnsville, Yancey County, NC. It has 82 violations on record (25 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Blue Water Industries II LLC.
Yancey Quarry
Operator: Blue Water Industries II LLC
Controller: Blue Water Industries Holdings 2 LLC
Location: Burnsville, Yancey County, NC
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 82 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2024 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 02/07/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/06/2021 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/06/2021 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/28/2021 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/28/2021 | 56.12018 | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/30/2020 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/30/2020 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/22/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/22/2019 | 56.9301 | S&S | LowNegligence | $154 |
| 01/22/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/22/2019 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/17/2018 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 11/07/2017 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 11/07/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/07/2017 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $148 |
| 07/11/2017 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 09/02/2015 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2015 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2015 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 90d restricted |
| 07/21/2000 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
Inspections
View all 73 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 01/21/2026 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 01/07/2026 | 26.25 | 1 |
| 06/17/2025 | 07/28/2025 | 26.75 | 2 |
| 02/03/2025 | 02/12/2025 | 33.00 | 2 |
| 05/21/2024 | 06/17/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 03/25/2024 | 07/18/2024 | 42.75 | 2 |
| 01/31/2024 | 02/01/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 09/25/2023 | 09/25/2023 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 09/13/2023 | 09/18/2023 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 08/28/2023 | 09/01/2023 | 18.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Yancey Quarry have?
Yancey Quarry has 82 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Yancey Quarry?
Yancey Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Burnsville, Yancey County, NC. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Yancey Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Yancey Quarry has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Yancey Quarry?
Yancey Quarry is operated by Blue Water Industries II LLC and controlled by Blue Water Industries Holdings 2 LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 3101790.