Key Takeaway

Gleason Mills and Mines is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Gleason, Weakley County, TN. It has 172 violations on record (28 S&S) and $59K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company.

Gleason Mills and Mines

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company

Controller: Imerys S A

Location: Gleason, Weakley County, TN

Employees: 50

172
Violations
28
S&S Violations
27
Accidents
$59K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/09/2026 56.5001(a)/56.5005 S&S ModNegligence $0
02/09/2026 56.5001(a)/56.5005 S&S ModNegligence $0
02/09/2026 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
01/28/2026 56.14112(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $2,133
01/28/2026 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $432
01/16/2026 56.4104(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $366
01/16/2026 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $2,712
01/16/2026 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $366
01/16/2026 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,818
08/25/2025 50.10(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $7,555
07/30/2025 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $2,503
07/30/2025 56.12032 S&S HighNegligence $8,315
07/30/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $245
07/30/2025 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $504
07/29/2025 50.20(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/28/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $697
07/28/2025 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $3,448
07/28/2025 56.12008 S&S ModNegligence $3,448
01/13/2025 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $288
01/13/2025 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/12/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 42d restricted
08/08/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/15/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/01/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
09/24/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/19/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 49d restricted
08/22/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 54d restricted
01/13/2016 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
03/19/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 29d restricted
09/14/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/09/2026 20.50 1
01/15/2026 02/03/2026 36.00 1
08/25/2025 09/16/2025 13.00 1
07/10/2025 07/30/2025 44.25 1
12/30/2024 01/15/2025 49.25 1
07/15/2024 08/08/2024 27.00 1
01/29/2024 01/31/2024 15.00 1
01/29/2024 02/01/2024 17.50 1
07/17/2023 07/18/2023 13.50 1
05/08/2023 05/10/2023 43.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4001052
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees50
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.1997220, -88.5941670
Nearest TownGleason

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gleason Mills and Mines have?

Gleason Mills and Mines has 172 MSHA violations on record, of which 28 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $59K.

What type of mine is Gleason Mills and Mines?

Gleason Mills and Mines is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Gleason, Weakley County, TN. It currently has 50 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Gleason Mills and Mines?

According to MSHA records, Gleason Mills and Mines has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Gleason Mills and Mines?

Gleason Mills and Mines is operated by Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company and controlled by Imerys S A. MSHA Mine ID: 4001052.