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

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Harrison Aggregates

Controller: CRH PLC

Location: Murphy, Cherokee County, NC

Employees: 10

58
Violations
12
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$12K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3102138
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees10
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates35.0133330, -84.2305560
Nearest TownMurphy

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.