Key Takeaway
Echols Mill Quarry 1 and 2 is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Elberton, Oglethorpe County, GA. It has 68 violations on record (22 S&S) and $18K in proposed penalties. Operated by Savannah Valley Quarries, LLC.
Echols Mill Quarry 1 and 2
Operator: Savannah Valley Quarries, LLC
Controller: Echols Mill Quarries LLC; Allgood Granite Products LLC; Bear Creek Minin
Location: Elberton, Oglethorpe County, GA
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 68 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 09/23/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $260 |
| 02/07/2024 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/07/2024 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/07/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/26/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/25/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/25/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/08/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/06/2023 | 56.11012 | S&S | LowNegligence | $232 |
| 08/05/2023 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/05/2023 | 56.3200 | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,776 |
| 08/05/2023 | 56.11004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $518 |
| 08/05/2023 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/16/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/01/2022 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/01/2022 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/22/2022 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/14/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2023 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 08/05/2023 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 222d lost |
| 08/30/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/03/2021 | FIRE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 54d lost |
| 08/28/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
Inspections
View all 49 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 09/22/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 02/03/2025 | 02/04/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 08/21/2024 | 08/22/2024 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 02/07/2024 | 02/20/2024 | 30.25 | 1 |
| 11/16/2023 | 11/16/2023 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 10/13/2023 | 10/13/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 09/27/2023 | 09/27/2023 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 09/25/2023 | 09/26/2023 | 32.00 | 2 |
| 09/14/2023 | 09/14/2023 | 0.00 | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Echols Mill Quarry 1 and 2 have?
Echols Mill Quarry 1 and 2 has 68 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $18K.
What type of mine is Echols Mill Quarry 1 and 2?
Echols Mill Quarry 1 and 2 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Elberton, Oglethorpe County, GA. It currently has 11 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Echols Mill Quarry 1 and 2?
According to MSHA records, Echols Mill Quarry 1 and 2 has 5 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Echols Mill Quarry 1 and 2?
Echols Mill Quarry 1 and 2 is operated by Savannah Valley Quarries, LLC and controlled by Echols Mill Quarries LLC; Allgood Granite Products LLC; Bear Creek Minin. MSHA Mine ID: 0901187.