Key Takeaway
Balkan is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Calvin, Bell County, KY. It has 640 violations on record (217 S&S) and $140K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc.
Balkan
Operator: Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc
Controller: Thomas R Hamilton
Location: Calvin, Bell County, KY
Employees: 14
Recent Violations
View all 640 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | 71.600 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $226 |
| 10/28/2025 | 77.205(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $755 |
| 10/28/2025 | 77.205(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 09/29/2025 | 77.200 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,503 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.205(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,126 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.1109(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.213 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,503 |
| 09/22/2025 | 71.600 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 06/11/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/24/2025 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 43 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 05/13/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 10/18/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 51d lost |
| 02/02/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 351d lost |
| 11/23/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 26d lost |
| 06/24/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/09/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 58d lost |
| 09/12/2019 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/05/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 08/20/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 50d lost |
Inspections
View all 201 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 | 12/30/2025 | 104.00 | 6 |
| 09/22/2025 | 10/02/2025 | 64.50 | 3 |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 08/21/2025 | 08/21/2025 | 23.25 | 3 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 06/23/2025 | 06/23/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 05/15/2025 | 06/24/2025 | 134.75 | 10 |
| 03/20/2025 | 03/20/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 12/31/2024 | 02/28/2025 | 136.50 | 8 |
| 12/30/2024 | 12/30/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Balkan have?
Balkan has 640 MSHA violations on record, of which 217 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $140K.
What type of mine is Balkan?
Balkan is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Calvin, Bell County, KY. It currently has 14 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Balkan?
According to MSHA records, Balkan has 43 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Balkan?
Balkan is operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc and controlled by Thomas R Hamilton. MSHA Mine ID: 1518986.