Mine and Quarry

What We Do

The Mine and Quarry Bureau enforces the 1975 Mine Safety and Health Act of North Carolina. The bureau provides education and training, technical assistance, and consultations and also helps mine and quarry operators to comply with the provisions of the 1977 Federal Mine Safety and Health Act.    

Bureau Contacts

Main Office - Raleigh
919-707-7932		Beau Thomas
Bureau Chief
919-707-7930		Antoinette Lewis
Administrative Assistant
919-707-7931

Training and Services We Provide

  • First Aid and CPR training for miners
  • Parts 46 and 48 safety and health training
  • Safety and health instructor training institutes
  • Explosives safety course
  • Supervisor training
  • Mine law schools
  • Mine safety and health program consultation
  • Mine safety and health evaluation (inspection)
  • Technical assistance
  • Education and training consultations
  • Safety meetings
  • Health surveys
  • Accident and complaint investigations
  • Assistance with training plans (Part 46 miner training program)

Mine and Quarry Laws and Administrative Rules

Mine Safety and Health Act

The Mine and Quarry Bureau enforces the Mine Safety and Health Act to ensure that miners are properly trained and working in conditions and places of work free from recognized hazards.

Mine Safety and Health Administrative Rules

The N.C. Department of Labor adopts administrative rules, which provide further information regarding enforcement of the act. The rules for the Mine Safety and Health Act can be found at the Office of Administrative Hearings website.