Middle Tennessee Mine
Active
Underground
Metal
Operator: Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC
Controller: Nyrstar NV
Location: Gordonsville, Smith County, TN
Employees: 30
2,227
Violations
676
S&S Violations
263
Accidents
$1.6M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 2,227 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 57.12019 | S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 07/09/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/14/2025 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/03/2025 | 57.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/02/2025 | 57.4131(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,679 |
| 12/31/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 10/16/2024 | 57.4131(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,862 |
| 10/16/2024 | 57.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 10/16/2024 | 57.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $576 |
| 08/07/2024 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 08/07/2024 | 57.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 07/16/2024 | 57.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/30/2024 | 49.6(a)(6) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 05/29/2024 | 57.11052(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 04/29/2024 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $260 |
| 04/29/2024 | 57.19092 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/31/2024 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 57.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 57.14131(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $626 |
| 01/30/2024 | 57.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 263 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 08/18/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/09/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/09/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 07/05/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 03/22/2023 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 51d lost, 27d restricted |
| 03/04/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 12/21/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 11/10/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 09/29/2022 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
Inspections
View all 421 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 01/14/2026 | 46.50 | 1 |
| 10/14/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 29.50 | 1 |
| 08/26/2025 | 08/26/2025 | 14.00 | 2 |
| 07/08/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 04/15/2025 | 04/16/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 04/14/2025 | 04/17/2025 | 24.50 | 1 |
| 12/31/2024 | 01/06/2025 | 27.50 | 1 |
| 10/15/2024 | 10/28/2024 | 41.00 | 1 |
| 07/16/2024 | 09/03/2024 | 71.50 | 4 |
| 05/28/2024 | 06/10/2024 | 52.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4000864
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionZinc
Employees30
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.1944440, -85.9352780
Nearest TownGordonsville
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Middle Tennessee Mine have?
Middle Tennessee Mine has 2227 MSHA violations on record, of which 676 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.6M.
What type of mine is Middle Tennessee Mine?
Middle Tennessee Mine is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in Gordonsville, Smith County, TN. It currently has 30 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Middle Tennessee Mine?
According to MSHA records, Middle Tennessee Mine has 263 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Middle Tennessee Mine?
Middle Tennessee Mine is operated by Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC and controlled by Nyrstar NV. MSHA Mine ID: 4000864.