Key Takeaway
Cherokee Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Cheerokee, Colbert County, AL. It has 64 violations on record (11 S&S) and $23K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC.
Cherokee Quarry
Operator: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Controller: Vulcan Materials Company
Location: Cheerokee, Colbert County, AL
Employees: 19
Recent Violations
View all 64 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2025 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/28/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/12/2023 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $886 |
| 10/12/2023 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 07/12/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/30/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/29/2018 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 08/27/2018 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $163 |
| 08/27/2018 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 04/26/2016 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 04/26/2016 | 56.9312 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,700 |
| 10/15/2015 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/13/2014 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/16/2014 | 56.14109(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/20/2014 | 56.12016 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/19/2014 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/25/2013 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/02/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 7d lost, 38d restricted |
| 05/11/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/18/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/04/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 25d restricted |
| 12/08/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 67d restricted |
| 07/27/2011 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 1d lost, 1d restricted |
| 07/11/2011 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/01/2009 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/10/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 41d restricted |
Inspections
View all 80 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 12/16/2025 | 25.50 | 1 |
| 07/09/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 01/16/2025 | 01/16/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 08/26/2024 | 08/27/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 06/26/2024 | 07/01/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 05/21/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 10/10/2023 | 10/16/2023 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 04/20/2023 | 04/20/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 11/29/2022 | 11/29/2022 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 08/15/2022 | 08/16/2022 | 7.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cherokee Quarry have?
Cherokee Quarry has 64 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $23K.
What type of mine is Cherokee Quarry?
Cherokee Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Cheerokee, Colbert County, AL. It currently has 19 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cherokee Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Cherokee Quarry has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cherokee Quarry?
Cherokee Quarry is operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC and controlled by Vulcan Materials Company. MSHA Mine ID: 0100036.