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
Operator: Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company
Controller: Imerys S A
Location: Aiken, Aiken County, SC
Employees: 32
Recent Violations
View all 283 →| 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
View all 37 →| 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
View all 106 →| 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
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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.