Establishment profile
ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS
790 HIGHWAY 226 SOUTH, SPRUCE PINE, NC, 28777
Summary
ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 27 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 27 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers. Peer group: 56,497 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 27+ years. Most recent activity: 27 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NC — for ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 4 citations · 2S&S · 4 contractor · $346 proposed / $346 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6120194 | Pete Lawson/Beaver Creek Mine Mitchell, NC contractor: ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS CORP | Jun 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 6120195 | Pete Lawson/Beaver Creek Mine Mitchell, NC contractor: ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS CORP | Jun 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $83 | $83 |
| 6122091 | Pete Lawson/Beaver Creek Mine Mitchell, NC contractor: ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS CORP | Nov 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6122596 | Pete Lawson/Beaver Creek Mine Mitchell, NC contractor: ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS CORP | Oct 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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- What is ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS's OSHA violation history?
- ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.