Little Six Corp. dba Short Mtn Silica
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: Short Mountain Silica Company
Controller: J Eric Tillirson
Location: Mooresburg, Hawkins County, TN
Employees: 62
411
Violations
117
S&S Violations
57
Accidents
$140K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 411 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | 56.15002 | S&S | LowNegligence | $245 |
| 11/12/2025 | 56.4602 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $366 |
| 11/06/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/06/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 11/06/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 11/05/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $3,448 |
| 11/05/2025 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $6,037 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 09/25/2025 | 56.12013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/25/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 09/25/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/14/2025 | 56.14132 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 56.12001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 57 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19/2026 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/16/2026 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/24/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 06/04/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/13/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/22/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/17/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 37d restricted |
| 01/09/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/18/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/11/2021 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 123 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 11/21/2025 | 75.50 | 1 |
| 09/25/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | 07/16/2025 | 84.75 | 2 |
| 04/01/2025 | 05/12/2025 | 29.50 | 1 |
| 02/24/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 71.75 | 2 |
| 10/17/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 09/03/2024 | 09/16/2024 | 55.00 | 2 |
| 06/25/2024 | 06/25/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2024 | 07/02/2024 | 31.50 | 1 |
| 02/20/2024 | 03/18/2024 | 47.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4002964
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Sandstone
Employees62
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates36.3597220, -83.1850000
Nearest TownMooresburg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Little Six Corp. dba Short Mtn Silica have?
Little Six Corp. dba Short Mtn Silica has 411 MSHA violations on record, of which 117 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $140K.
What type of mine is Little Six Corp. dba Short Mtn Silica?
Little Six Corp. dba Short Mtn Silica is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Mooresburg, Hawkins County, TN. It currently has 62 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Little Six Corp. dba Short Mtn Silica?
According to MSHA records, Little Six Corp. dba Short Mtn Silica has 57 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Little Six Corp. dba Short Mtn Silica?
Little Six Corp. dba Short Mtn Silica is operated by Short Mountain Silica Company and controlled by J Eric Tillirson. MSHA Mine ID: 4002964.