Key Takeaway

Harlan Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Bledsoe, Harlan County, KY. It has 87 violations on record (23 S&S) and $26K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC.

Harlan Quarry

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC

Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc

Location: Bledsoe, Harlan County, KY

Employees: 12

87
Violations
23
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$26K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/03/2024 Non-S&S $0
04/04/2023 56.14107(a) S&S LowNegligence $182
03/03/2023 58.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,152
04/09/2020 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $351
08/08/2018 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/08/2018 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/30/2017 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/09/2017 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/01/2017 56.12020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/21/2016 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $185
07/21/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $185
08/19/2015 56.20010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/21/2015 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $460
07/15/2014 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/15/2014 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/04/2013 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/04/2013 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $176
02/26/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/26/2013 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/10/2012 56.12025 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/19/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/11/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/08/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 20d restricted
02/09/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
01/12/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 93d restricted
04/21/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
02/24/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
12/14/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 126d lost
08/15/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
06/30/2003 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 116d lost, 1d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/25/2026 13.50 2
09/08/2025 09/16/2025 32.75 4
02/28/2025 03/04/2025 16.50 1
09/03/2024 11/12/2024 24.00 2
08/26/2024 08/29/2024 20.00 1
05/22/2024 05/23/2024 5.50 1
05/03/2024 05/20/2024 15.00 1
12/12/2023 02/06/2024 26.00 3
09/19/2023 09/22/2023 15.50 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 4.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1500071
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees12
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates36.9238890, -83.3658330
Nearest TownBledsoe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Harlan Quarry have?

Harlan Quarry has 87 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $26K.

What type of mine is Harlan Quarry?

Harlan Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Bledsoe, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 12 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Harlan Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Harlan Quarry has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Harlan Quarry?

Harlan Quarry is operated by Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1500071.