Key Takeaway
Weakley County Operations is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Gleason, Weakley County, TN. It has 75 violations on record (7 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gleason Clay Company LLC.
Weakley County Operations
Operator: Gleason Clay Company LLC
Controller: Joseph L Powell
Location: Gleason, Weakley County, TN
Employees: 31
Recent Violations
View all 75 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2025 | 46.11(b)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 56.12001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 56.17001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 56.15002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 02/15/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/13/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/27/2023 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/14/2022 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/14/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/14/2022 | 56.12005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/17/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/17/2022 | 56.12007 | S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/16/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $125 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/11/2019 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/30/2018 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/23/2017 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/27/2017 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 53 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 24d lost |
| 06/29/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 05/30/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 07/27/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/08/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 28d restricted |
| 06/27/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 08/14/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted |
| 07/29/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 06/17/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 02/13/2012 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 75 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | 01/14/2026 | 27.75 | 1 |
| 07/09/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 36.75 | 1 |
| 01/15/2025 | 02/18/2025 | 45.75 | 1 |
| 08/07/2024 | 08/09/2024 | 19.25 | 1 |
| 02/13/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 06/27/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 11/14/2022 | 11/15/2022 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 08/17/2022 | 08/19/2022 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 05/10/2022 | 05/11/2022 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 02/28/2022 | 03/02/2022 | 43.25 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Weakley County Operations have?
Weakley County Operations has 75 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Weakley County Operations?
Weakley County Operations is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Gleason, Weakley County, TN. It currently has 31 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Weakley County Operations?
According to MSHA records, Weakley County Operations has 53 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Weakley County Operations?
Weakley County Operations is operated by Gleason Clay Company LLC and controlled by Joseph L Powell. MSHA Mine ID: 4000188.