Key Takeaway

Walker's Dirt Pit is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in New Market, Knox County, TN. It has 5 violations on record (0 S&S) and $626 in proposed penalties. Operated by Walker's Truck Contractors, Inc..

Walker's Dirt Pit

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Walker's Truck Contractors, Inc.

Controller: Marvin R Walker Jr; Kathy W Nicely

Location: New Market, Knox County, TN

Employees: 2

5
Violations
0
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$626
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/16/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/30/2020 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/30/2019 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
04/22/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
09/19/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/08/2025 10/09/2025 6.75 1
06/10/2025 06/13/2025 5.50 1
12/19/2024 12/19/2024 6.50 1
03/20/2024 03/20/2024 4.75 1
11/24/2023 11/24/2023 1.75 1
09/26/2023 09/26/2023 5.00 1
08/30/2023 08/30/2023 15.00 1
03/08/2023 03/09/2023 9.50 1
03/23/2022 03/28/2022 5.00 1
10/30/2020 11/13/2020 4.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4003485
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionClay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates36.0452780, -83.8205560
Nearest TownNew Market

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Walker's Dirt Pit have?

Walker's Dirt Pit has 5 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $626.

What type of mine is Walker's Dirt Pit?

Walker's Dirt Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in New Market, Knox County, TN. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Walker's Dirt Pit?

According to MSHA records, Walker's Dirt Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Walker's Dirt Pit?

Walker's Dirt Pit is operated by Walker's Truck Contractors, Inc. and controlled by Marvin R Walker Jr; Kathy W Nicely. MSHA Mine ID: 4003485.