Key Takeaway
Cherokee Mine is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Macon, Bibb County, GA. It has 34 violations on record (4 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cherokee Brick & Tile Company.
Cherokee Mine
Operator: Cherokee Brick & Tile Company
Controller: CBEL Inc
Location: Macon, Bibb County, GA
Employees: 13
Recent Violations
View all 34 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | 56.14100 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/10/2023 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/30/2022 | 56.14131(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 07/30/2022 | 56.9101 | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 01/11/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/04/2018 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/01/2014 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/15/2014 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/02/2012 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/24/2011 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/07/2011 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/06/2010 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/06/2010 | 56.14115(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/26/2010 | 56.12047 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/26/2010 | 56.12034 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/26/2010 | 56.12034 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/26/2010 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/30/2009 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/29/2009 | 56.14130(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 9d lost, 55d restricted |
| 12/16/2017 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 52d lost |
| 08/17/2015 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 4d lost |
| 05/18/2010 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 10/22/2007 | OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/28/2006 | OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/28/2006 | OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/24/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 49d restricted |
| 04/21/2006 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 11/04/2005 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
Inspections
View all 62 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | 10/03/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 07/28/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 12/11/2024 | 12/12/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 08/01/2024 | 08/01/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 11/09/2023 | 11/13/2023 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 04/10/2023 | 04/11/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2023 | 01/06/2023 | 14.00 | 2 |
| 08/08/2022 | 08/08/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/08/2022 | 08/08/2022 | 3.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cherokee Mine have?
Cherokee Mine has 34 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Cherokee Mine?
Cherokee Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Macon, Bibb County, GA. It currently has 13 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cherokee Mine?
According to MSHA records, Cherokee Mine has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cherokee Mine?
Cherokee Mine is operated by Cherokee Brick & Tile Company and controlled by CBEL Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0900119.