Key Takeaway
Brown Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Friendsville, Blount County, TN. It has 180 violations on record (46 S&S) and $50K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tennessee Marble Company.
Brown Quarry
Operator: Tennessee Marble Company
Controller: Jon Kraus; Jason Hamill
Location: Friendsville, Blount County, TN
Employees: 22
Recent Violations
View all 180 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 01/05/2026 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 06/23/2025 | 56.13020 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 02/26/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/26/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/25/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/25/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/25/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/06/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 02/06/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/18/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/12/2024 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $305 |
| 09/12/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 09/12/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 09/12/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 09/12/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 03/06/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/05/2024 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/30/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/30/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 30 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2023 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 258d lost |
| 09/29/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 05/08/2021 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 28d restricted |
| 12/05/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 02/05/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 6d restricted |
| 10/30/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 05/23/2017 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/18/2016 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/25/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/08/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 91 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | 01/14/2026 | 48.75 | 2 |
| 06/23/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 03/20/2025 | 03/20/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 02/24/2025 | 02/26/2025 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 02/06/2025 | 02/24/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 02/06/2025 | 02/10/2025 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 09/12/2024 | 09/20/2024 | 29.75 | 2 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 03/05/2024 | 03/15/2024 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 08/29/2023 | 09/05/2023 | 23.00 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Brown Quarry have?
Brown Quarry has 180 MSHA violations on record, of which 46 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $50K.
What type of mine is Brown Quarry?
Brown Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Friendsville, Blount County, TN. It currently has 22 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Brown Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Brown Quarry has 30 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Brown Quarry?
Brown Quarry is operated by Tennessee Marble Company and controlled by Jon Kraus; Jason Hamill. MSHA Mine ID: 4002841.