Key Takeaway
Tate Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Tate, Pickens County, GA. It has 144 violations on record (31 S&S) and $27K in proposed penalties. Operated by Georgia Stone Quarries Inc..
Tate Quarry
Operator: Georgia Stone Quarries Inc.
Controller: Polycor Inc
Location: Tate, Pickens County, GA
Employees: 23
Recent Violations
View all 144 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 | 56.14100 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/13/2025 | 56.14100 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 08/12/2025 | 56.12068 | S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 06/25/2024 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/25/2024 | 56.14101(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/25/2024 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/25/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/25/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/08/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/14/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/18/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/18/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/21/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/21/2019 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 10/17/2017 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/25/2017 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 05/24/2017 | 50.20(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/25/2017 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 01/24/2017 | 58.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/24/2017 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 27 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/09/2023 | OTHER | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 02/21/2022 | OTHER | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 07/30/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/12/2020 | OTHER | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 08/05/2019 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/24/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 09/17/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 5d restricted |
| 11/12/2016 | MACHINERY | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 165d lost |
| 09/15/2016 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 77 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2026 | 02/11/2026 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 37.25 | 2 |
| 03/12/2025 | 03/12/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 06/25/2024 | 06/26/2024 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 01/03/2024 | 01/05/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 08/23/2023 | 08/24/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 03/08/2023 | 03/08/2023 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 09/13/2022 | 09/15/2022 | 29.25 | 1 |
| 03/18/2022 | 03/21/2022 | 10.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tate Quarry have?
Tate Quarry has 144 MSHA violations on record, of which 31 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $27K.
What type of mine is Tate Quarry?
Tate Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Tate, Pickens County, GA. It currently has 23 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tate Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Tate Quarry has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tate Quarry?
Tate Quarry is operated by Georgia Stone Quarries Inc. and controlled by Polycor Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0900029.