Active Minerals Attapulgite Division has $9K in proposed MSHA penalties and $432 outstanding across 2 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
11
Years on record
2006–2026
Latest incident
Jun 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2005
71
citations
16
significant & substantial
$9,494
proposed penalties
$8,870
paid to date
93% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $625 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2005
57
inspections on record
857
inspection hours
n/a
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.
Rate withheld: 857 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Active Minerals Attapulgite Division has $9K in proposed MSHA penalties and $432 outstanding across 2 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.
$9K
proposed penalties
$9K
current assessed
$9K
paid to date
$432
outstanding
70 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-05-27.
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
17,900
0
0
0.0
2025 Q3
18,104
2
1
110.5
2025 Q2
17,672
0
0
0.0
2025 Q1
20,878
1
0
47.9
2024 Q4
18,596
0
0
0.0
2024 Q3
42,920
0
0
0.0
2024 Q2
16,564
0
0
0.0
2024 Q1
16,332
0
0
0.0
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4
14,005
0
0
0.0
2023 Q3
18,115
0
0
0.0
2023 Q2
16,119
0
0
0.0
2023 Q1
14,633
0
0
0.0
2022 Q4
13,574
1
0
73.7
2022 Q3
7,868
0
0
0.0
2022 Q2
17,522
0
0
0.0
2022 Q1
13,614
0
0
0.0
2021 Q4
14,992
0
0
0.0
2021 Q3
13,730
0
0
0.0
2021 Q2
15,381
0
0
0.0
2021 Q1
11,575
0
0
0.0
2020 Q4
12,649
0
0
0.0
2020 Q3
10,974
0
0
0.0
2020 Q2
15,677
1
1
63.8
2020 Q1
11,812
1
0
84.7
2019 Q4
16,867
0
0
0.0
2019 Q3
15,467
0
0
0.0
2019 Q2
16,979
0
0
0.0
2019 Q1
15,564
0
0
0.0
2018 Q4
14,679
0
0
0.0
2018 Q3
14,565
0
0
0.0
2018 Q2
18,456
1
0
54.2
2018 Q1
14,524
0
0
0.0
2017 Q4
16,324
0
0
0.0
2017 Q3
12,734
0
0
0.0
2017 Q2
15,277
0
0
0.0
2017 Q1
13,281
5
0
376.5
2016 Q4
15,543
0
0
0.0
2016 Q3
15,278
1
1
65.5
2016 Q2
13,576
0
0
0.0
2016 Q1
12,994
0
0
0.0
2015 Q4
12,504
2
0
159.9
2015 Q3
14,431
0
0
0.0
2015 Q2
12,654
0
0
0.0
2015 Q1
14,226
2
0
140.6
2014 Q4
13,863
0
0
0.0
2014 Q3
16,270
1
1
61.5
2014 Q2
14,162
0
0
0.0
2014 Q1
15,067
3
1
199.1
2013 Q4
13,142
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
15,376
0
0
0.0
2013 Q2
13,116
1
0
76.2
2013 Q1
15,091
0
0
0.0
2012 Q4
13,777
2
0
145.2
2012 Q3
23,129
0
0
0.0
2012 Q2
14,048
0
0
0.0
2012 Q1
15,262
0
0
0.0
2011 Q4
13,300
4
0
300.8
2011 Q3
14,218
0
0
0.0
2011 Q2
15,614
4
0
256.2
2011 Q1
13,077
0
0
0.0
2010 Q4
13,444
8
4
595.1
2010 Q3
13,589
0
0
0.0
2010 Q2
13,587
4
1
294.4
2010 Q1
10,944
2
1
182.7
2009 Q4
10,655
0
0
0.0
2009 Q3
8,294
0
0
0.0
2009 Q2
7,854
3
0
382.0
2009 Q1
7,317
2
0
273.3
2008 Q4
9,871
0
0
0.0
2008 Q3
8,723
0
0
0.0
2008 Q2
10,559
1
0
94.7
2008 Q1
9,343
4
3
428.1
2007 Q4
11,579
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
10,665
5
0
468.8
2007 Q2
7,015
0
0
0.0
2007 Q1
6,717
5
1
744.4
2006 Q4
8,562
0
0
0.0
2006 Q3
6,968
0
0
0.0
2006 Q2
8,801
0
0
0.0
2006 Q1
7,738
0
0
0.0
2005 Q4
6,945
0
0
0.0
2005 Q3
5,589
0
0
0.0
2005 Q2
10
2
0
200000.0
2005 Q1
11
2
0
181818.2
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
11 on file
2026 · 2 incidents
June 12, 2026FL · Metal/Non-Metalassayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer managementHANDLING OF MATERIALS
An employee sustained a laceration to the left pinkie while closing the front gate. The injury caused significant bleeding. They were transported to urgent care where they were referred to the ER. The finger was fractured in two places and required seven stitches. A follow-up with a hand specialist is scheduled.
January 26, 2026FL · Metal/Non-Metalforklift operatorDISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
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
May 8, 2025FL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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
August 9, 2024FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
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
December 8, 2018FL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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.
January 19, 2018FL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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
December 21, 2011FL · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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
September 1, 2006FL · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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.
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