Key Takeaway

Cherokee Quarry is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Cherokee, Colbert County, AL. It has 9 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by SRM Materials, LLC.

Cherokee Quarry

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: SRM Materials, LLC

Controller: Michael Hollingshead

Location: Cherokee, Colbert County, AL

Employees: 6

9
Violations
3
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/02/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/02/2025 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $245
04/28/2025 56.6300(a) S&S ModNegligence $592
04/28/2025 56.6300(a) S&S LowNegligence $366
01/28/2025 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/08/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/19/2023 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
01/04/2023 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/04/2023 56.4203 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/16/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 10d restricted
06/08/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/13/2026 01/13/2026 9.50 1
07/02/2025 07/03/2025 13.00 1
05/21/2025 05/28/2025 25.00 1
01/28/2025 01/28/2025 6.00 1
09/30/2024 09/30/2024 14.00 1
06/25/2024 06/27/2024 11.75 1
02/16/2024 02/20/2024 5.75 1
02/07/2024 02/08/2024 12.25 1
04/19/2023 04/20/2023 6.50 1
01/04/2023 01/04/2023 7.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0103552
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionClay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates34.7369440, -88.0213890
Nearest TownCherokee

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cherokee Quarry have?

Cherokee Quarry has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Cherokee Quarry?

Cherokee Quarry is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Cherokee, Colbert County, AL. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cherokee Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Cherokee Quarry has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Cherokee Quarry?

Cherokee Quarry is operated by SRM Materials, LLC and controlled by Michael Hollingshead. MSHA Mine ID: 0103552.