Key Takeaway
Sweetwater Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Sweetwater, Monroe County, TN. It has 99 violations on record (16 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC.
Sweetwater Quarry
Operator: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Controller: Vulcan Materials Company
Location: Sweetwater, Monroe County, TN
Employees: 10
Recent Violations
View all 99 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 03/20/2025 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/13/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/25/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/22/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 03/18/2014 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/20/2013 | 56.13015(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/19/2013 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/19/2013 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/09/2011 | 56.14109(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/09/2011 | 56.20008(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/08/2011 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/25/2011 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 05/25/2011 | 56.12040 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 03/15/2011 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 03/15/2011 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 03/15/2011 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 03/10/2011 | 56.14108 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/10/2011 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 99d lost |
| 11/12/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 09/29/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/08/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/01/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 07/30/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 219d lost |
| 12/01/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 147d lost |
Inspections
View all 77 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | 02/11/2026 | 46.50 | 2 |
| 09/22/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 09/17/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 27.50 | 1 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 05/21/2024 | 05/24/2024 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 03/20/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 03/14/2024 | 03/14/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 09/25/2023 | 09/29/2023 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 05/09/2023 | 05/10/2023 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 12/13/2022 | 12/14/2022 | 18.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sweetwater Quarry have?
Sweetwater Quarry has 99 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.
What type of mine is Sweetwater Quarry?
Sweetwater Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Sweetwater, Monroe County, TN. It currently has 10 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sweetwater Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Sweetwater Quarry has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sweetwater Quarry?
Sweetwater Quarry is operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC and controlled by Vulcan Materials Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4000024.