Chesney Underground
Active
Underground
Stone
Operator: Carmeuse Lime & Stone
Controller: Carmeuse Holding SA
Location: Luttrell, Union County, TN
Employees: 79
418
Violations
123
S&S Violations
53
Accidents
$221K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 418 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 57.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 57.14201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 57.4603(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 10/16/2025 | 57.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 57.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 57.14201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/03/2025 | 57.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 09/03/2025 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/03/2025 | 57.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/02/2025 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/02/2025 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/02/2025 | 57.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 09/02/2025 | 57.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/02/2025 | 57.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/02/2025 | 57.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $504 |
| 04/23/2025 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 57.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 57.14130(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/21/2025 | 57.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 53 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 06/07/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 68d lost, 34d restricted |
| 11/04/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/14/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 25d restricted |
| 11/08/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 29d restricted |
| 10/26/2021 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/02/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 26d restricted |
| 06/04/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
| 03/29/2021 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 120d lost, 35d restricted |
| 11/18/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 70d lost |
Inspections
View all 196 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | 49.25 | 2 | |
| 10/14/2025 | 10/23/2025 | 80.75 | 4 |
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 17.00 | 2 |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 61.75 | 2 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 3.50 | 2 |
| 07/09/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 16.00 | 2 |
| 05/13/2025 | 05/13/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 05/01/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/21/2025 | 04/24/2025 | 71.50 | 2 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/31/2025 | 76.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4002113
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees79
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.2286110, -83.7155560
Nearest TownLuttrell
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Chesney Underground have?
Chesney Underground has 418 MSHA violations on record, of which 123 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $221K.
What type of mine is Chesney Underground?
Chesney Underground is a Underground mine producing Stone, located in Luttrell, Union County, TN. It currently has 79 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Chesney Underground?
According to MSHA records, Chesney Underground has 53 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Chesney Underground?
Chesney Underground is operated by Carmeuse Lime & Stone and controlled by Carmeuse Holding SA. MSHA Mine ID: 4002113.