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
Operator: Walker's Truck Contractors, Inc.
Controller: Marvin R Walker Jr; Kathy W Nicely
Location: New Market, Knox County, TN
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 5 →| 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
View all 15 →| 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 |
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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.