Key Takeaway
Cherokee Co Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Murphy, Cherokee County, NC. It has 58 violations on record (12 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Harrison Aggregates.
Cherokee Co Quarry
Operator: Harrison Aggregates
Controller: CRH PLC
Location: Murphy, Cherokee County, NC
Employees: 10
Recent Violations
View all 58 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/10/2025 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 06/06/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/21/2023 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $439 |
| 06/30/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/29/2023 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $980 |
| 03/02/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 03/01/2022 | 56.17001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/10/2021 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/16/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/23/2021 | 56.4230 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/23/2021 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/23/2021 | 56.4102 | S&S | ModNegligence | $220 |
| 02/23/2021 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $729 |
| 08/19/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 10/14/2015 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 06/04/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/23/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/30/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 02/28/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/07/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
Inspections
View all 54 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | 08/21/2025 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 03/10/2025 | 03/11/2025 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 06/05/2024 | 06/07/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 02/20/2024 | 02/23/2024 | 51.00 | 2 |
| 07/31/2023 | 11/14/2023 | 62.50 | 1 |
| 06/28/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 12/20/2022 | 12/20/2022 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/28/2022 | 10/03/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/22/2022 | 06/24/2022 | 29.50 | 1 |
| 02/28/2022 | 03/03/2022 | 31.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cherokee Co Quarry have?
Cherokee Co Quarry has 58 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Cherokee Co Quarry?
Cherokee Co Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Murphy, Cherokee County, NC. It currently has 10 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cherokee Co Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Cherokee Co Quarry has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cherokee Co Quarry?
Cherokee Co Quarry is operated by Harrison Aggregates and controlled by CRH PLC. MSHA Mine ID: 3102138.