Key Takeaway

Sims Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Milburn, KY, Carlisle County, KY. It has 19 violations on record (5 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company.

Sims Mine

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company

Controller: Imerys S A

Location: Milburn, KY, Carlisle County, KY

Employees: 1

19
Violations
5
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 19 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/05/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/07/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/18/2012 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/14/2011 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $138
10/14/2010 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/14/2010 56.9315 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/23/2008 56.14100(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
06/19/2008 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/19/2008 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
06/19/2008 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
06/19/2008 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/19/2008 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
06/19/2008 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/19/2008 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/18/2008 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/09/2006 56.20002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
05/18/2004 56.4104(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/27/2001 56.14200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/27/2001 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/10/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 32d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/05/2025 11/06/2025 6.50 1
08/05/2025 08/05/2025 14.50 1
10/18/2024 02/19/2025 6.75 1
08/21/2024 08/26/2024 7.75 1
03/19/2024 03/19/2024 5.00 1
01/18/2023 01/20/2023 17.00 1
03/02/2022 03/07/2022 9.00 1
03/22/2021 03/22/2021 2.50 1
06/29/2020 07/02/2020 3.50 1
12/12/2019 12/16/2019 7.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1504512
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionClay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.8269440, -88.9272220
Nearest TownMilburn, KY

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sims Mine have?

Sims Mine has 19 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Sims Mine?

Sims Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Milburn, KY, Carlisle County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sims Mine?

According to MSHA records, Sims Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sims Mine?

Sims Mine is operated by Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company and controlled by Imerys S A. MSHA Mine ID: 1504512.