Mining Incidents

Clover Bottom Underground Metal/Non-Metal

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

Clover Bottom Underground has $76K in proposed MSHA penalties and $72 outstanding across 7 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
39
Years on record
1985–2026
Latest incident
Feb 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
344
citations
102
significant & substantial
$75,676
proposed penalties
$73,687
paid to date
97% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,989 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
164
inspections on record
4,436
inspection hours
7.8
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
344 citations across 4,436 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Clover Bottom Underground has $76K in proposed MSHA penalties and $72 outstanding across 7 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$76K
proposed penalties
$74K
current assessed
$74K
paid to date
$72
outstanding
341 assessments are final orders; 7 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-04-08.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
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
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 10,225 4 0 391.2
2023 Q3 15,013 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 14,163 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 10,939 3 1 274.2
2022 Q4 15,707 4 0 254.7
2022 Q3 13,794 4 1 290.0
2022 Q2 12,918 2 0 154.8
2022 Q1 11,796 2 0 169.5
2021 Q4 12,452 5 2 401.5
2021 Q3 12,816 1 0 78.0
2021 Q2 14,340 2 1 139.5
2021 Q1 8,613 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 9,996 3 0 300.1
2020 Q3 9,870 3 0 304.0
2020 Q2 9,385 5 2 532.8
2020 Q1 11,467 8 1 697.7
2019 Q4 12,175 2 1 164.3
2019 Q3 12,097 6 0 496.0
2019 Q2 10,050 1 1 99.5
2019 Q1 11,596 3 0 258.7
2018 Q4 13,000 4 0 307.7
2018 Q3 14,474 2 0 138.2
2018 Q2 12,246 5 1 408.3
2018 Q1 9,035 2 0 221.4
2017 Q4 10,923 2 0 183.1
2017 Q3 12,123 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 11,504 1 0 86.9
2017 Q1 10,426 2 0 191.8
2016 Q4 12,801 3 0 234.4
2016 Q3 13,931 2 1 143.6
2016 Q2 12,270 2 1 163.0
2016 Q1 9,321 2 0 214.6
2015 Q4 9,643 2 0 207.4
2015 Q3 12,410 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 12,551 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 7,727 2 0 258.8
2014 Q4 11,413 1 1 87.6
2014 Q3 11,915 2 1 167.9
2014 Q2 10,348 2 1 193.3
2014 Q1 5,379 1 0 185.9
2013 Q4 9,825 3 1 305.3
2013 Q3 12,869 2 0 155.4
2013 Q2 13,694 5 1 365.1
2013 Q1 11,366 4 1 351.9
2012 Q4 7,996 4 3 500.3
2012 Q3 8,831 2 0 226.5
2012 Q2 5,891 2 0 339.5
2012 Q1 7,336 1 0 136.3
2011 Q4 10,224 1 0 97.8
2011 Q3 18,243 2 0 109.6
2011 Q2 16,726 3 1 179.4
2011 Q1 8,205 2 0 243.8
2010 Q4 16,803 2 0 119.0
2010 Q3 16,720 2 1 119.6
2010 Q2 13,638 5 1 366.6
2010 Q1 11,273 5 1 443.5
2009 Q4 13,349 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 12,687 3 2 236.5
2009 Q2 15,671 1 1 63.8
2009 Q1 16,199 1 0 61.7
2008 Q4 18,473 5 2 270.7
2008 Q3 19,239 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 19,219 3 3 156.1
2008 Q1 17,235 9 1 522.2
2007 Q4 18,178 8 1 440.1
2007 Q3 20,014 2 0 99.9
2007 Q2 18,608 9 3 483.7
2007 Q1 17,040 3 1 176.1
2006 Q4 19,364 5 0 258.2
2006 Q3 21,207 2 1 94.3
2006 Q2 19,244 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 15,668 2 1 127.6
2005 Q4 16,803 2 0 119.0
2005 Q3 18,765 1 0 53.3
2005 Q2 18,239 2 1 109.7
2005 Q1 14,726 2 1 135.8
2004 Q4 17,250 2 0 115.9
2004 Q3 13,257 3 0 226.3
2004 Q2 14,791 3 1 202.8
2004 Q1 10,895 6 5 550.7
2003 Q4 16,938 5 3 295.2
2003 Q3 15,692 7 3 446.1
2003 Q2 15,953 29 13 1817.8
2003 Q1 18,260 10 7 547.6
2002 Q4 18,082 10 5 553.0
2002 Q3 17,319 2 1 115.5
2002 Q2 16,028 3 2 187.2
2002 Q1 14,899 14 4 939.7
2001 Q4 16,703 12 4 718.4
2001 Q3 14,698 7 1 476.3
2001 Q2 15,490 6 2 387.3
2001 Q1 15,748 4 1 254.0
2000 Q4 15,202 1 0 65.8
2000 Q3 16,287 5 2 307.0
2000 Q2 12,676 4 0 315.6
2000 Q1 14,102 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

39 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.

1999 · 1 incident

December 21, 1999 KY · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
M A Walker Llc · Struck by falling object

AT MINE LOCATION L-33 EAST, SPAD NUMBER 325 RIGHT, ROCK FALL IN A BRIDGE AREA AT AN INTERSECTION. INJURED PERSON WAS ON MINE FLOOR CHANGING DRILL STEEL.

1996 · 1 incident

1994 · 3 incidents

July 13, 1994 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M A Walker Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASCENDING STEPS TO HAUL TRUCK - STEPS WERE SLICK - EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND WEDGED FOOT BETWEEN STEPS AND FRONT BUMPER - EMPLOYEE SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.

February 2, 1994 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M A Walker Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE SHUT HAND IN DOOR WHEN PREPARING TO OPERATE THE 769B CATAERPILLER HAUL TRUCK. 2 DISLOCATED FINGERS & PULLED WRIST.

January 27, 1994 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
M A Walker Llc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING UNDER PRIMARY CRUSHER & HE STATED THAT ROCK HIT HIM IN THE BACK. EMPLOYEE SAID THAT HE HAD BACK PAINS.

1990 · 1 incident

February 20, 1990 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
M A Walker Llc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS SCALING GROUND WHEN PIECE OF ROCK HIT HIM ON PELVIS SIDE.

1989 · 3 incidents

February 13, 1989 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M A Walker Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL MECHANIC WAS CLIMBING OFF LOADER WHEN HE PULLED A BACK MUSCLE LUMBAR STRAIN ACUTE

February 3, 1989 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
M A Walker Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WALKED BETWEEN SHOT-LOADING TRUCK AND FUEL TANK WHILE HOOKING TOW CHAIN FOR PULLING TANK AND WAS PINNED.

January 18, 1989 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M A Walker Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE GOT DUST IN EYES WHILE SHOVELING-IRRITATING EYES-DOCTOR CLEANED EYES AND PUT PADS ON FOR 2 DAYS.

1988 · 3 incidents

November 17, 1988 KY · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
M A Walker Llc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS WELDING UNDER ROCK HOLDING TANK WHEN SEVERAL ROCKS FELL FROM TOP HITTING EMPL KNOCKING HIM BACK & RESULTING IN CUTTING EMPL HEAD.

October 19, 1988 KY · Metal/Non-Metal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator ELECTRICAL
M A Walker Llc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE STARTED TO CLEAN BATTERY POSTS IN LOADING BOOM TRUCK ONE POST WAS CLEANED & HE STARTED TO CONNECT THE LEAD BACK WHEN THE BATTERY BLEW UP ACID HIT EMPLOYEE IN FACE & EYE SAFETY GLASSE S WERE PROVEDED BUT NOT BEING WORN AT TIME

May 11, 1988 KY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M A Walker Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

BOTH HANDS ON BIN LEVER PULLING BACKWARDS TO OPEN BIN GATE ON 2# ROCK AND FELT STRAIN IN GROIN ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TILL 6-21-88 TO M.A. WALKER.

1986 · 1 incident

January 2, 1986 KY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M A Walker Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING 7RUSHER OP UNCLOG ROCK JAMMED IN PRIMARY CRUSHER- EE SAID HIS ARM STARTED HURTING. EE PICKED UP ROCK TO HELP UNCLOG CRUSHER.

1985 · 1 incident

May 23, 1985 KY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M A Walker Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HYDRAULIC JACK SLIPPED OFF CONE CRUSHER WHILE REMOVING FOR REPLACMENT TWISTED KNEE

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