Key Takeaway

Middleton Operations is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Middleton, Hardeman County, TN. It has 545 violations on record (143 S&S) and $584K in proposed penalties. Operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC.

Middleton Operations

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Controller: USS Holdings Inc

Location: Middleton, Hardeman County, TN

Employees: 90

545
Violations
143
S&S Violations
107
Accidents
$584K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/24/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $161
11/24/2024 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $161
06/02/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/02/2024 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/05/2023 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/03/2023 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $453
06/28/2023 56.14132(a) S&S LowNegligence $657
06/27/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/27/2023 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/26/2023 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/26/2023 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/25/2023 56.20003(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/07/2023 50.30-1(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
02/05/2023 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
01/31/2023 56.12019 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
09/08/2022 56.5001(a)/.5005 S&S ModNegligence $909
09/06/2022 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $252
09/06/2022 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $407
09/06/2022 56.12019 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/29/2022 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $716

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/10/2023 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 72d restricted
03/03/2023 OTHER INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None
10/26/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/01/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/02/2021 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
06/07/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 50d lost, 36d restricted
06/27/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
01/05/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/16/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 37d restricted
10/14/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/14/2026 01/16/2026 36.00 1
06/28/2025 06/30/2025 18.50 1
11/24/2024 11/26/2024 28.50 1
09/11/2024 09/11/2024 3.75 1
06/02/2024 06/03/2024 15.50 1
12/03/2023 12/05/2023 39.00 1
06/25/2023 06/28/2023 39.50 1
04/10/2023 04/11/2023 17.50 1
02/07/2023 02/07/2023 2.00 1
01/30/2023 02/07/2023 58.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4002968
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees90
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates35.0644440, -88.8908330
Nearest TownMiddleton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Middleton Operations have?

Middleton Operations has 545 MSHA violations on record, of which 143 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $584K.

What type of mine is Middleton Operations?

Middleton Operations is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Middleton, Hardeman County, TN. It currently has 90 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Middleton Operations?

According to MSHA records, Middleton Operations has 107 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Middleton Operations?

Middleton Operations is operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC and controlled by USS Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4002968.