Key Takeaway
Smith Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Newport, Cocke County, TN. It has 148 violations on record (60 S&S) and $54K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cocke County Highway Dept.
Smith Quarry
Operator: Cocke County Highway Dept
Controller: Cocke County-TN
Location: Newport, Cocke County, TN
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 148 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2025 | 56.14132 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $267 |
| 06/07/2023 | 50.301(a) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $143 |
| 11/08/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/06/2022 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/29/2021 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/29/2021 | 56.4230(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/10/2020 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/10/2020 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $351 |
| 04/28/2020 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/03/2020 | 56.4230(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/10/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/13/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/27/2015 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/16/2015 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/09/2014 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $112 |
| 09/09/2014 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/09/2014 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/09/2014 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/13/2014 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/13/2014 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 95 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 09/29/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/14/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 01/14/2025 | 01/17/2025 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 10/17/2024 | 10/18/2024 | 13.00 | 2 |
| 06/17/2024 | 06/20/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 11/29/2023 | 11/29/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 09/25/2023 | 09/28/2023 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 06/07/2023 | 06/12/2023 | 6.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Smith Quarry have?
Smith Quarry has 148 MSHA violations on record, of which 60 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $54K.
What type of mine is Smith Quarry?
Smith Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Newport, Cocke County, TN. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Smith Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Smith Quarry has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Smith Quarry?
Smith Quarry is operated by Cocke County Highway Dept and controlled by Cocke County-TN. MSHA Mine ID: 4000018.