Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company
Controller: Imerys S A
Location: Sandersville, Washington County, GA
Employees: 56
369
Violations
82
S&S Violations
34
Accidents
$233K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 369 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $883 |
| 11/05/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $883 |
| 11/05/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 05/21/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 05/21/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 05/21/2025 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,431 |
| 05/21/2025 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,431 |
| 03/20/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 03/20/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 07/10/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 07/10/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,511 |
| 07/10/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 07/10/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 07/10/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 07/10/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,253 |
| 07/10/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 01/17/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,253 |
| 01/17/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 01/17/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 01/17/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 34 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 10/26/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 03/27/2024 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 312d lost |
| 07/22/2020 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/02/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 351d lost |
| 12/21/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
| 10/18/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 13d restricted |
| 01/14/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 05/15/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 12/03/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
Inspections
View all 124 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 11/07/2025 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 05/21/2025 | 05/22/2025 | 18.50 | 2 |
| 03/26/2025 | 03/28/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/24/2025 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 07/18/2024 | 07/18/2024 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 07/09/2024 | 07/12/2024 | 28.75 | 1 |
| 01/16/2024 | 01/29/2024 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 01/16/2024 | 01/29/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 01/16/2024 | 01/29/2024 | 30.75 | 1 |
| 04/10/2023 | 04/13/2023 | 27.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0900121
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees56
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates33.0158330, -82.9430560
Nearest TownSandersville
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company have?
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company has 369 MSHA violations on record, of which 82 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $233K.
What type of mine is Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company?
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sandersville, Washington County, GA. It currently has 56 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company?
According to MSHA records, Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company has 34 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company?
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company is operated by Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company and controlled by Imerys S A. MSHA Mine ID: 0900121.