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

Active Surface Stone

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

332
Violations
130
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$263K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4003000
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates35.0672220, -84.7150000
Nearest TownBenton, TN

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.