Key Takeaway

K-T Clay Company is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Aiken, Aiken County, SC. It has 283 violations on record (57 S&S) and $136K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company.

K-T Clay Company

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company

Controller: Imerys S A

Location: Aiken, Aiken County, SC

Employees: 32

283
Violations
57
S&S Violations
37
Accidents
$136K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/05/2025 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/04/2025 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $592
11/04/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $642
05/22/2025 56.18002 S&S ModNegligence $592
05/21/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $697
05/21/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/21/2025 56.14101(a)(3) S&S ModNegligence $592
05/20/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/20/2025 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/20/2025 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $592
05/20/2025 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/30/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/30/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/30/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/30/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/28/2025 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $245
01/28/2025 56.23002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/28/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/28/2025 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/18/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $305

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/19/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
08/09/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 33d restricted
10/09/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 54d restricted
04/01/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 309d lost
10/17/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 37d restricted
04/28/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/30/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 142d lost
04/21/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
12/08/2019 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/25/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 35d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/04/2025 11/05/2025 27.00 1
05/28/2025 05/28/2025 6.00 1
05/20/2025 05/22/2025 28.75 1
03/20/2025 03/20/2025 6.50 1
01/28/2025 01/30/2025 37.25 1
09/26/2024 09/26/2024 3.75 1
09/16/2024 09/20/2024 53.50 1
03/12/2024 03/14/2024 33.75 1
05/23/2023 05/26/2023 35.75 1
01/18/2023 01/24/2023 38.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3800052
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees32
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.4980560, -81.8405560
Nearest TownAiken

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does K-T Clay Company have?

K-T Clay Company has 283 MSHA violations on record, of which 57 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $136K.

What type of mine is K-T Clay Company?

K-T Clay Company is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Aiken, Aiken County, SC. It currently has 32 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at K-T Clay Company?

According to MSHA records, K-T Clay Company has 37 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates K-T Clay Company?

K-T Clay Company is operated by Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company and controlled by Imerys S A. MSHA Mine ID: 3800052.