Mining Incidents

Clover Bottom Underground Metal/Non-Metal

Allen Company Inc · Underground
McKee, Jackson County, KY  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1500112

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
25
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Feb 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
344
citations
102
significant & substantial
$75,676
proposed penalties
$73,359
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 9,607 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 11,784 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 10,626 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 10,246 1 0 97.6
2024 Q4 10,017 2 0 199.7
2024 Q3 10,937 2 1 182.9
2024 Q2 11,383 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 9,162 3 2 327.4
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

25 on file

2026 · 1 incident

February 12, 2026 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allen Company Inc · Struck by flying object

A contract mechanic was driving a pin with a sledgehammer on the tracks of an excavator when a piece of the pin broke off and embedded in their thigh. Mechanic was taken to the emergency department where they received stitches for the injury. They missed one workday and returned the following Monday.

2021 · 1 incident

May 14, 2021 KY · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allen Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was operating the floor drill when a rock slid off the lower half of the rib and pinched the dust hose. EE was attempting to move the rock off the hose when the rock shifted causing EE's right elbow to strike the rib.

2020 · 2 incidents

November 9, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allen Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on a hydraulic hose on CH-294. EE was cutting hose wrap from the hose, in a tight space & the razor knife slipped and cut EE's index finger on the left hand.

February 26, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allen Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling under the crusher, when EE turned EE's body while shoveling, EE felt EE's back pop.

2018 · 4 incidents

December 26, 2018 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Allen Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was cleaning under #7B belt using RL-994, RL-994 slipped & sunk in the mud, this caused the back end to raise up and pin the EE hand between RL-994 and the belt frame. EE was wearing all PPE.

October 2, 2018 KY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver OTHER
Allen Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working at the wash plant, the plant stopped up & EE was climbing over the conveyor to clean it out. While climbing over EE heard their Right knee pop out of place.

July 20, 2018 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REMOVED THE GEAR BOX FROM C3 WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE CATWALK WHEN IT WAS REMOVED IT LEFT A HOLE IN THE CAT WALK AND EE STEPPED IN THE HOLE.

March 9, 2018 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Allen Company Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

*This was not an employee* A customer truck entered the yard, the driver exited the truck and advised the scale house they were having chest pain. At that time 911 was called along with an EMT on the job. Customer was transported to the local hospital.

2017 · 2 incidents

December 11, 2017 KY · Metal/Non-Metal refuse truck driver, backfill truck driver, stock pile truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allen Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cold weather caused the bins to stop up EE was using a long bar to dislodge material into the truck bed. Shortly after EE complained about muscle spasm in bicep of right arm.

October 4, 2017 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Allen Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing out a bearing on the 7A belt, Employee was working out of a man lift basket, Employee bent down to pick up a tool and had a catch in lower back.

2016 · 3 incidents

October 6, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER FROM BELT TO GROUND EE'S FOOT SLIPPED & EE CAUGHT SELF OVERHEAD WITH RIGHT ARM,

June 16, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING THE ROAD BROOM AND GOT OUT TO TURN THE WATER VALVE ON TO THE BROOM AND EE TWISTED LEFT KNEE. WAS TAKEN TO INSTANT CARE WHERE THEY WERE TOLD THEY STRAINED THEIR MCL AT THE KNEE, RETURN TO WORK WITH RESTRICTIONS.

January 19, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allen Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was checking radiator on excavator when the hinge broke and the hood fell, hitting EE on left shoulder blade.

2015 · 1 incident

September 23, 2015 KY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allen Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing new conveyor belt. While cutting old belt off his utility knife slipped and cut his right hand between thumb and index finger. EE received stitches at ER.

2014 · 3 incidents

October 23, 2014 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allen Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was unstopping #5 bin with a pipe. EE came in to work the next morning complaining of pain between his shoulder blades.

August 25, 2014 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall down stairs

EE was walking down steps when his foot slipped causing him to fall onto his right shoulder. Causing contusions to EE's right shoulder and neck area.

July 22, 2014 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allen Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was checking room for loose rock. He started to pull a loose rock when the one above it fell hitting EE on the left hand and arm.

2013 · 1 incident

March 5, 2013 KY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE was climbing up on CH-368 to make repairs. Lost his balance and fell off. Twisted his right ankle.

2011 · 1 incident

June 15, 2011 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allen Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE had hand scaled area prior to loading shot. Rock fell from top of face and hit EE on the left side of head/hard hat then onto left shoulder. Approx size of rock was 6-8 inches in length and 3 inches thick.

2010 · 1 incident

November 22, 2010 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allen Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing a tire on HT-222. Tire slipped and left index finger got hung between wheel and the hub. Causing a laceration of finger at the knuckle.

2008 · 2 incidents

February 22, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allen Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking from control house to his truck when he slipped on some ice falling to his knees causing him to twist his back, neck and shoulders. Also contusions to both knees.

January 31, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Allen Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE had rescaled room and was preparing to measure room when a rock fell from the face, bouncing onto EE's right arm and shoulder causing contusions.

2005 · 2 incidents

October 17, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allen Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was loading tri-axle road tire into bobcat bucket; finger got caught between tire and bucket, causing laceration to right long finger.

October 5, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allen Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PREPARING FOR A BLAST WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE AND STRUCK HIS SHOULDER AND NECK CAUSING CONTUSIONS. *REPORT BEING FILED LATE DUE TO FURTHER COMPLICATONS ON 10-18-05 EE HAVING FURTHER MEDICAL TREATMENT. AT THAT TIME THE DR PUT HIM ON RESTRICTIONS.

2000 · 1 incident

August 26, 2000 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M A Walker Llc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HAND SCALING IN A MANLIFT AT THE FACE, WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP OF THE FACT NEXT TO THE CEILING AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER.