Key Takeaway

Cherokee Plant is a abandoned facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Murphy, Cherokee County, NC. It has 9 violations on record (1 S&S) and $576 in proposed penalties. Operated by Suzorite Mineral Products Inc.

Cherokee Plant

Abandoned Facility Nonmetal

Operator: Suzorite Mineral Products Inc

Controller: Cementos Pacasmayo SSA

Location: Murphy, Cherokee County, NC

9
Violations
1
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$576
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/20/2003 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
09/06/2002 56.14101(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/01/2001 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/08/2001 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
05/08/2001 56.16005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
05/08/2001 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/08/2001 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
05/08/2001 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $131
05/08/2001 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/22/2002 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted
12/14/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
11/28/2000 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
03/17/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 16d lost, 72d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/12/2004 05/12/2004 17.00 1
11/20/2003 11/21/2003 16.00 1
06/26/2003 06/26/2003 4.00 2
06/25/2003 06/26/2003 14.00 2
02/04/2003 02/04/2003 3.00 1
02/03/2003 02/04/2003 13.00 1
10/24/2002 10/24/2002 3.00 1
09/06/2002 09/09/2002 17.00 1
06/06/2002 06/07/2002 11.00 1
08/01/2001 08/02/2001 19.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3102037
Mine TypeFacility
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionBarite Barium Ore
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates35.0888060, -84.1264420
Nearest TownMurphy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cherokee Plant have?

Cherokee Plant has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $576.

What type of mine is Cherokee Plant?

Cherokee Plant is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Murphy, Cherokee County, NC. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cherokee Plant?

According to MSHA records, Cherokee Plant has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Cherokee Plant?

Cherokee Plant is operated by Suzorite Mineral Products Inc and controlled by Cementos Pacasmayo SSA. MSHA Mine ID: 3102037.