Key Takeaway
BALLGROUND MINE SITE is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Ballground, Cherokee County, GA. It has 132 violations on record (23 S&S) and $26K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC.
BALLGROUND MINE SITE
Operator: Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC
Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Location: Ballground, Cherokee County, GA
Employees: 25
Recent Violations
View all 132 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/15/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $834 |
| 06/15/2023 | 46.6(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,908 |
| 02/14/2023 | 56.14132(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/14/2023 | 46.6(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $530 |
| 09/09/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/09/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/09/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/09/2021 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $187 |
| 01/20/2021 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $187 |
| 08/28/2020 | 50.10(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/27/2020 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/05/2019 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 11/05/2019 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 09/19/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/19/2019 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 09/18/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $298 |
| 09/18/2019 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/17/2019 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 09/17/2019 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 24 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 31d restricted |
| 09/25/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/28/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/18/2016 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 46d restricted |
| 01/28/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 04/03/2015 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/06/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/16/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 7d lost, 20d restricted |
| 07/03/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/27/2010 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 77 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2025 | 06/05/2025 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/29/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/04/2024 | 33.25 | 1 |
| 11/06/2023 | 11/09/2023 | 25.25 | 1 |
| 06/27/2023 | 06/27/2023 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 06/15/2023 | 06/15/2023 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 02/13/2023 | 02/17/2023 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 09/20/2022 | 09/22/2022 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 01/26/2022 | 02/02/2022 | 24.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BALLGROUND MINE SITE have?
BALLGROUND MINE SITE has 132 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $26K.
What type of mine is BALLGROUND MINE SITE?
BALLGROUND MINE SITE is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Ballground, Cherokee County, GA. It currently has 25 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BALLGROUND MINE SITE?
According to MSHA records, BALLGROUND MINE SITE has 24 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BALLGROUND MINE SITE?
BALLGROUND MINE SITE is operated by Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0900955.