Mining Incidents

Active Minerals Attapulgite DivisionMetal/Nonmetal

Controlled by J M Huber Corp
Quincy, Gadsden County, FL · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0801334
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
10
Years on record
2006–2026
Latest incident
Jan 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

10 on file

2026 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was experiencing trigger finger symptoms in November went to EE's Dr on 11/17/25. Was no disclosed by EE to company. On 1/26/26 EE notified HR and was evaluated by nurse on 1/27/26, then triage nurse on 1/27/26, then telehealth on 1/30/26. Seen by ortho specialist on 2/6/26 and diagnosed w/trigger finger & work related, received corticosteroid injection & RTW.

2025 · 1 incident

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Temporary employee was working in the bagging area when EE tripped over a piece of the exit conveyor at approximately 1:30 pm. EE landed on EE's right shoulder and was experiencing tingling/numbness, but no pain. Employee was taken to the ER to be medically evaluated. EE did not attend EE's follow-up appointment, as required, and did not return or call into work until 5/19/2025.

2024 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While taking the bolt out of the hammer tip in the mill. When turned on the impact wrench the bolt backed out and the head of the bolt cut through the glove and cut middle finger on left hand.

2018 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Temp employee was filling bags and upon release the bag fell. Employee attempted to catch the bag but couldn't stop it. EE continued working the shift and complained of mild pain at the end of shift. EE sought medical care on 12/10/18 and was released to return to work. Dr. requested a MRI and results returned on 1/9/19 revealed shoulder injury. Became reportable on 1/9/2019.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving 50lb bags by hand and felt a strain in the back.

2012 · 1 incident

Struck against stationary object

Employee reported painful & swollen left knee. EE suspects injury was caused by knee repeatedly striking the forklift steering column. Following report of injury EE was observed using improper dismounting technique. Dr report from MRI reveals torn tendon. EE referred to Orthopedic Dr for further rewiew. The company was not notified of accident until 4/2/2012

2011 · 1 incident

Fall to the walkway or working surface

The driver slipped on clay/mud while trying to hook up his harness. He fell flat on his back and injured his shoulder. Dr.s are calling it a cervical strain.

2006 · 3 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stacking bags and twisted with his back. There was a strain to his back.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted his back while stacking bags. The strained his back.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Our Customer Service Rep. had picked up lunch for a meeting we were having on site. When she returned, she reached into the back seat of the vehicle to retreive the food. When she reached in she felt a pain in her back.