Mining Incidents

Kings Mountain PlantMetal/Nonmetal

Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, NC · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3100047
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
3
Years on record
2015–2024
Latest incident
Feb 2024
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

3 on file

2024 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While performing maintenance on a feeder, employee lifted an object and dislocated their shoulder.

2016 · 1 incident

Contact with hot objects or substances

Hot metal came in contact with lower leg after cutting with a torch.

2015 · 1 incident

Struck against stationary object

Plant mechanic was removing a pump from the track hoe. He had the 1/2"" drive socket and ratchet on the bolt applying downward force when it suddenly broke loose and moved in a downward motion. His left arm brushed another component in the engine compartment and was lacerated just near his elbow. *Requiring four stitches.