Key Takeaway
Hiawassee Quarry is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Hiawassee, Towns County, GA. It has 119 violations on record (30 S&S) and $18K in proposed penalties. Operated by Western Materials LLC 828-479-3581.
Hiawassee Quarry
Operator: Western Materials LLC 828-479-3581
Controller: Randy Jordan; Chester Patterson
Location: Hiawassee, Towns County, GA
Recent Violations
View all 119 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $768 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,146 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,146 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $768 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $768 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14103(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 02/06/2019 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $344 |
| 02/06/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/06/2019 | 56.14108 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/06/2019 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 02/06/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/06/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/06/2019 | 56.14132(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/06/2019 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/06/2019 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
Inspections
View all 66 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2023 | 04/27/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 03/02/2020 | 03/05/2020 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 10/02/2019 | 10/03/2019 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2019 | 07/01/2019 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2019 | 06/13/2019 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 02/19/2019 | 02/21/2019 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2019 | 02/07/2019 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 08/08/2018 | 08/08/2018 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 08/01/2018 | 08/06/2018 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 03/13/2018 | 03/13/2018 | 4.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hiawassee Quarry have?
Hiawassee Quarry has 119 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $18K.
What type of mine is Hiawassee Quarry?
Hiawassee Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Hiawassee, Towns County, GA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hiawassee Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Hiawassee Quarry has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hiawassee Quarry?
Hiawassee Quarry is operated by Western Materials LLC 828-479-3581 and controlled by Randy Jordan; Chester Patterson. MSHA Mine ID: 0900923.