Key Takeaway

Cherokee Rock Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Bean Station, Grainger County, TN. It has 42 violations on record (6 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cherokee Rock, LLC.

Cherokee Rock Quarry

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Cherokee Rock, LLC

Controller: John Mitch Potter

Location: Bean Station, Grainger County, TN

Employees: 10

42
Violations
6
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/10/2025 62.120 S&S ModNegligence $209
12/09/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/09/2025 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $209
12/08/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/08/2025 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/16/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/16/2025 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/15/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/15/2025 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/15/2025 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/03/2024 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/03/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/03/2024 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/20/2024 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/28/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/27/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/27/2024 56.14103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/27/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/27/2024 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $147
02/27/2024 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $204

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/12/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
03/17/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/05/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/08/2025 12/18/2025 31.50 1
09/15/2025 09/22/2025 22.00 1
10/15/2024 10/15/2024 2.75 1
10/01/2024 10/03/2024 12.50 1
06/20/2024 06/21/2024 16.00 1
02/27/2024 03/12/2024 31.75 1
01/12/2024 01/12/2024 8.00 1
12/04/2023 12/04/2023 9.00 1
09/18/2023 09/19/2023 16.00 1
09/06/2023 09/12/2023 42.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4003529
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees10
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates36.3055560, -83.4075000
Nearest TownBean Station

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cherokee Rock Quarry have?

Cherokee Rock Quarry has 42 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Cherokee Rock Quarry?

Cherokee Rock Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Bean Station, Grainger County, TN. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cherokee Rock Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Cherokee Rock Quarry has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Cherokee Rock Quarry?

Cherokee Rock Quarry is operated by Cherokee Rock, LLC and controlled by John Mitch Potter. MSHA Mine ID: 4003529.