Key Takeaway
Old Fort Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Benton, TN, Polk County, TN. It has 332 violations on record (130 S&S) and $263K in proposed penalties. Operated by Wright Brothers Const. Co., Inc..
Old Fort Quarry
Operator: Wright Brothers Const. Co., Inc.
Controller: Robert Wright Family Trust; James Wright Family Trust at al; Robert Wri
Location: Benton, TN, Polk County, TN
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 332 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/04/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/04/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/04/2022 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/16/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/10/2020 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/06/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 08/09/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 07/13/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 06/20/2017 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/24/2017 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 01/26/2017 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/29/2016 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 12/28/2016 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $165 |
| 12/06/2016 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $173 |
| 12/06/2016 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $173 |
| 12/06/2016 | 56.14130(i) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,861 |
| 12/06/2016 | 56.14103(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $862 |
| 12/06/2016 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $862 |
| 12/06/2016 | 56.14205 | S&S | HighNegligence | $862 |
Inspections
View all 90 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/29/2025 | 05/09/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 11/06/2024 | 11/08/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/04/2024 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 01/02/2024 | 01/02/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 08/30/2023 | 08/31/2023 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/06/2023 | 03/11/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/13/2022 | 12/15/2022 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2022 | 04/07/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 01/03/2022 | 01/06/2022 | 7.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
Related Mines
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Old Fort Quarry have?
Old Fort Quarry has 332 MSHA violations on record, of which 130 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $263K.
What type of mine is Old Fort Quarry?
Old Fort Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Benton, TN, Polk County, TN. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Old Fort Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Old Fort Quarry has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Old Fort Quarry?
Old Fort Quarry is operated by Wright Brothers Const. Co., Inc. and controlled by Robert Wright Family Trust; James Wright Family Trust at al; Robert Wri. MSHA Mine ID: 4003000.