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

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Cocke County Highway Dept

Controller: Cocke County-TN

Location: Newport, Cocke County, TN

Employees: 7

148
Violations
60
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$54K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4000018
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees7
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates35.9497220, -83.1802780
Nearest TownNewport

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.