# The Quartz Corp USA, K-T Feldspar Plant (Mitchell County, NC): MSHA citation under 56.14132(b)(1)(i) (2026-07-08)

**Safety Need Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | The Quartz Corp USA |
| Mine | K-T Feldspar Plant (ID 3101334) |
| Location | Mitchell County, NC |
| Commodity | Feldspar |
| Mine type | Facility |
| Employees | 49 |
| Issued | 2026-07-08 |
| Action | Citation |
| Standard | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) |
| Significant & substantial | No |
| Negligence | Low |
| Proposed penalty | $151 |
| Contested | No |

## Why this score
- Machine guarding / equipment standard (equipment-supplier trigger).

Source: US DOL Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Open Government Data, company violators only (https://www.msha.gov/data-and-reports/mine-data-retrieval-system?mineId=3101334). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T01:31:23.849Z.
Data comes from MSHA Open Government Data files, which MSHA updates weekly; citations can appear days to weeks after issue, and proposed penalties are often blank until assessed months later. Citations can be modified, vacated or contested; confirm on the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Company violators only; individual agents are excluded. Not a consumer report and may not be used for FCRA purposes. Informational only; not legal or safety advice.