Key Takeaway
Cumberland Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Gordon, KY, Letcher County, KY. It has 62 violations on record (14 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC.
Cumberland Quarry
Operator: Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC
Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Location: Gordon, KY, Letcher County, KY
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 62 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2020 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 04/08/2020 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/08/2020 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 10/10/2018 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 02/17/2016 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 05/28/2015 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/21/2014 | 56.14116(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/18/2013 | 47.51 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/08/2013 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/08/2013 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/06/2013 | 56.14211(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,678 |
| 08/06/2013 | 56.14211(c) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,412 |
| 08/06/2013 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,304 |
| 02/27/2013 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/27/2013 | 56.4602 | S&S | HighNegligence | $425 |
| 02/27/2013 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/12/2012 | 56.7002 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,000 |
| 07/12/2012 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/06/2012 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 06/06/2012 | 56.9314 | S&S | ModNegligence | $897 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2018 | EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/02/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 14d restricted |
| 04/23/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 79d lost, 208d restricted |
| 05/15/2007 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/22/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 101d lost |
| 12/12/2003 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 47d lost |
| 04/24/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 299d lost |
| 01/16/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 79d lost |
| 05/21/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 81 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 05/13/2025 | 06/09/2025 | 28.75 | 2 |
| 01/23/2025 | 01/27/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 04/16/2024 | 04/16/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/04/2024 | 02/05/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 12/06/2023 | 12/06/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/31/2023 | 08/04/2023 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 4.50 | 2 |
| 04/04/2023 | 04/04/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 12/19/2022 | 12/20/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cumberland Quarry have?
Cumberland Quarry has 62 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.
What type of mine is Cumberland Quarry?
Cumberland Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Gordon, KY, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cumberland Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Cumberland Quarry has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cumberland Quarry?
Cumberland Quarry is operated by Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1500037.